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Freights First Act

8/2/2025, 3:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4756

The bill titled "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" was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 25, 2025.

Congressional Summary of HR 4756

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 4756

Bill HR 4756 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2025. Bill HR 4756 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 25, 2025.  Bill HR 4756's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of July 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4756

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4756

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4756

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.
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.

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