United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 8615 (117th)
To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit the preference for Amtrak using rail lines, junctions, and crossings near ports and rail yards, and for other purposes.
Introduced
29 July 2022
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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7 February 2024
Summary
This bill limits 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. The Department of Transportation may issue regulations to continue the preference waiver if necessary.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 29 July 2022
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 29 July 2022
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 29 July 2022
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8615
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/hr/8615