{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-introduces-freights-first-act-improve-supply-chain", "Rep. Burlison Introduces Freights First Act to Improve Supply Chain", "2023-06-08", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "MO", "Eric Burlison", "B001316", "burlison.house.gov", "burlison", "https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Representative Eric Burlison introduced the Freights First Act which would improve our nation\u2019s supply chain by eliminating Amtrak\u2019s right of track preference within 50 miles of a port or rail yard.\n\nRep. Eric Burlison said, \u201cRailway bottlenecks and time delays at critical junctures create empty shelves in stores and higher prices for consumers. The Freights First Act removes Amtrak\u2019s burdensome right of track mandate within 50 miles of a port or rail yard and ensures America\u2019s businesses and working families receive their goods in a timely fashion. We should find ways to cut red tape to benefit our supply chain instead of providing special treatment to poor stewards of the people\u2019s money like Amtrak. This bill does just that.\u201d\n\nRep. Troy Nehls said, \u201cPoorly run companies like Amtrak should not receive special treatment. Taxpayer dollars heavily fund Amtrak and their operations should not interfere with the movement of freight across our country that Americans need every day. Our nation\u2019s supply chain should not be delayed, appealing to the needs of one company. I am glad to join Congressman Burlison on this important legislation to remove gridlock and improve our nation\u2019s supply chain.\u201d\n\nRep. Andy Ogles said, \u201cThe United States has seen first-hand the impacts of supply chain delays over the past few years. The Freights First Act would help alleviate the chokepoints on our railways and create much needed efficiency. I applaud the efforts of Congressman Burlison on this important issue and am proud to be a cosponsor.\u201d\n\nThe Freights First Act is cosponsored by Rep. Troy Nehls (TX-22), Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10), Rep. Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), and Rep. Andy Ogles (TN-05).\n\nRead the Freights First Act background sheet here.\n\nRead the bill text here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://burlison.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burlison-introduces-freights-first-act-improve-supply-chain"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.6771480441093445, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}