HOUSE 3893118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Freights First Act

Last Action: 6/8/2023

Actions

2023-06-08Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
2023-06-07Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2023-06-07Introduced in House
2023-06-07Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-06-07 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (7)

Troy Nehls (R-TX)
Scott Perry (R-PA)
Andrew Ogles (R-TN)
Harriet Hageman (R-WY)
Jason Smith (R-MO)
W. Steube (R-FL)
Byron Donalds (R-FL)

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Transportation
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
Railroads

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