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Freights First Act

H.R. 3893 Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO-7) In committee
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  1. Introduced Jun 7
  2. Committee Jun 7
  3. Passed House Next
  4. Passed Senate Not yet
  5. To President Not yet
  6. Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, Jun 7, 2023Next: House vote
1238d ago Jun 8, 2023: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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Summary

Freights First Act

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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.

Library of Congress summary, Jun 7, 2023

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  • Introduced in HouseJun 7, 2023

Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.