Federal · 119th Congress
Rail Passenger Fairness Act
Policy areaTransportation and Public Works
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Other titles2
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, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Rail Passenger Fairness ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history4
Dec 1, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Sep 26, 2025
HouseReferred 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.
Sep 26, 2025
HouseReferred 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.
Sep 26, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House