# 117-hr-8615: 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.

117-hr-8615, 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., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-8615
- Congress: 117
- Title: 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.
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Introduced: 2022-07-29
- Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

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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## Sources
- [117-hr-8615 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8615)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8615 (as of 2025-11-18).