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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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy 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.
Comments
Tristan Hines
706
8 months ago
I don't like this bill. It's gonna mess up the trains and make it harder for me to get around. Why they gotta make things so complicated?
Cole Bernstein
698
8 months ago
I support this bill. It could have positive impacts on transportation near ports and rail yards.
Kylo Kramer
814
8 months ago
This bill bad for me.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4756
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