H.R. 4756: Freights First Act

H.R. 4756 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, Amtrak passenger trains have legal priority over freight trains when both need to use the same rail line, junction, or crossing. This bill changes that by eliminating Amtrak's priority status if the shared rail infrastructure is within 50 miles… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.