118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3893 — Freights First Act

“To amend title 49, United States Code, to limit the preference for Amtrak using rail lines, junctions, and crossings near ports and rail yards, and for other purposes.”

Transportation and public works

Introduced Jun 7, 2023

Last action Jun 8, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jun 7, 2023

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Referred

Jun 8, 2023

T&I

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Jun 8, 2023

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

Jun 7, 2023

Introduced in House

Jun 7, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.