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.
USA117th CongressHR-8615| House
| Updated: 8/1/2022
Dusty Johnson
Republican Representative
South Dakota
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill limits 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. The Department of Transportation may issue regulations to continue the preference waiver if necessary.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Transportation and Public Works
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of TransportationNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)Railroads
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.
USA117th CongressHR-8615| House
| Updated: 8/1/2022
This bill limits 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. The Department of Transportation may issue regulations to continue the preference waiver if necessary.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Dusty Johnson
Republican Representative
South Dakota
Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Transportation and Public Works
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of TransportationNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)Railroads