H.R. 4756 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Freights First Act
Cosponsors: 2 (0 D, 2 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-11
Introduced: 2025-07-25
Latest action (2025-07-26): Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
What H.R. 4756 does, in plain terms
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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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