Bill118th CongressFiled Jun 7, 2023Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 3893
Freights First Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 7, 2023)
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.
What just happenedJun 8, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7](R-MO)Sponsor
7 cosponsors7 R
7cosponsors1committees4actions4subjects
- Introduced in HouseJun 7, 2023
- Jun 8, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee - Jun 7, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jun 7, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 7, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House