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To permit Amtrak to bring civil actions in Federal district court to enforce the right set forth in section 24308(c) of title 49, United States Code, which gives intercity and commuter rail passenger transportation preference over freight transportation in using a rail line, junction, or crossing.
10/12/2024, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 9961
The bill titled "To permit Amtrak to bring civil actions in Federal district court to enforce the right set forth in section 24308(c) of title 49, United States Code, which gives intercity and commuter rail passenger transportation preference over freight transportation in using a rail line, junction, or crossing" was introduced in the 118th Congress on October 11, 2024.
Current Status of Bill HR 9961
Bill HR 9961 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 11, 2024. Bill HR 9961 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 11, 2024. Bill HR 9961's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of October 11, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9961
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9961
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9961
To permit Amtrak to bring civil actions in Federal district court to enforce the right set forth in section 24308(c) of title 49, United States Code, which gives intercity and commuter rail passenger transportation preference over freight transportation in using a rail line, junction, or crossing.
To permit Amtrak to bring civil actions in Federal district court to enforce the right set forth in section 24308(c) of title 49, United States Code, which gives intercity and commuter rail passenger transportation preference over freight transportation in using a rail line, junction, or crossing.
Comments
Maxwell Wade
515
1 year ago
This bill is total BS! Why should passenger trains get priority over freight trains on the tracks? It's gonna mess up the whole system and cause delays for everyone. I rely on freight transportation for my job, and this bill is gonna make it harder for me to do my work efficiently. It's not fair and it's gonna hurt a lot of people's livelihoods. #ridiculous #unfair
Prince Cheek
483
1 year ago
I support this bill. It's about time that passenger transportation gets the priority it deserves over freight on the rails. It will make my commute smoother and safer. #HR9961 #Amtrak #PassengerTransportation
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9961
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