119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 4756 — 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 Jul 25, 2025

Last action Jul 26, 2025

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jul 25, 2025

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Referred

Jul 26, 2025

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

Jul 26, 2025

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

Jul 25, 2025

Introduced in House

Jul 25, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.