Freights First Act

Summary

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. 

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Timeline

1. 7 June 2023

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 June 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 June 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 June 2023

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 7 June 2023 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 June 2023

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 June 2023

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 June 2023

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Sponsors

• Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] · R · Cosponsor
• W. Steube · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] · R · Cosponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing

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