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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 7, 2023
Last action Jun 8, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jun 8, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
lower
Jun 7, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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