Freights First Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 4756
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-07-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Last Updated
- 2025-10-07T08:05:43Z
Official 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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
Recent Actions
- 2025-07-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 2025-07-25: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2025-07-25: Introduced in House
- 2025-07-25: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Freights First Act — issued 2025-07-25 — PDF (2 pages)