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
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.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 9961
Introduced on
2024-10-11
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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

APPROVED
MW
Maxwell Wade
@soy_bean_mahlab_celery_powder93398
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 f...
APPROVED
PC
Prince Cheek
@chives_pomelo_radish26243
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

Recent Activity

Latest Action10/11/2024
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 jurisdi...