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Freights First Act

USA118th CongressHR-3893| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2023
Eric Burlison

Eric Burlison

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (7)
Andrew Ogles (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • June 7, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • June 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • June 8, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Transportation and Public Works

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of TransportationNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)Railroads

Freights First Act

USA118th CongressHR-3893| House 
| Updated: 6/8/2023
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
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jun 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • June 7, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • June 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • June 8, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Eric Burlison

Eric Burlison

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (7)
Andrew Ogles (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of TransportationNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)Railroads