H.R. 4756

119th Congress

In Committee

Freights First Act

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]MO· Introduced 25 July 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

26 July 2025·0 years ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 15 September 2025

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.

Timeline

4 actions

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

    26 July 2025 · Committee

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    25 July 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    25 July 2025 · IntroReferral

  4. Introduced in House

    25 July 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

2 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]MO

Cosponsors

  • Republican2100%

Classification

Policy area

Transportation and Public Works
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