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House bill · H.R. 4756 (119th Congress)

Freights First Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 26, 2025

Sponsor: Eric Burlison (U.S. Representative, MO-7, Republican)

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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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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

2

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Full history

  1. Jul 26, 2025

    In committee

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

    U.S. House

  2. Jul 26, 2025

    Referred to committee

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

  3. Jul 26, 2025

    Referred to committee

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

  4. Jul 26, 2025

    Referred to committee

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

  5. Jul 25, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

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  1. Jul 25, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Jul 25, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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