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HR 4756 119th Congress House Transportation and Public Works

Freights First Act

Introduced: July 25, 2025 Introduced by: Burlison, Eric Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Jul 26, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Jul 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 25, 2025
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Freights First Act

This bill eliminates Amtrak's preference over freight transportation in using a rail line, junction, or crossing if such rail line, junction, or crossing is located within 50 miles of a port or rail yard. Currently, Amtrak's priority status does not apply if there is an emergency.

What's happening now July 26, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2