Freights First Act
The summary
What this bill does
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.
Legislative timeline
From introduction
Jul 25, 2025
Introduced & referred to committee
Congressional support
Sponsors & Cosponsors
U.S. Representative - MO District 7 · R-MO
Roll-call vote
The vote, by member
The vote, by member
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | HR |
| Bill Number | 4756 |
| Origin Chamber | House |
| Current Status | Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. |
| Policy Area | Transportation and Public Works |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | July 25, 2025 |
| Latest Action | July 26, 2025 |
| Cosponsors | 2 · House vote — · — views |