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. 25 July 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 July 2025

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 July 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 26 July 2025

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

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Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in House

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 July 2025

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 July 2025

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Sponsors

• Eric Burlison · R · Sponsor
• Scott Perry · R · Sponsor
• Harriet Hageman · R · Sponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing

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