Transportation

This bill proposes to reject a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding pollution control standards for ocean-going vessels at ports in California. If passed, the measure would use a congressional veto to cancel the rule, preventing it from taking legal effect. The legislation directly impacts the EPA's ability to enforce these specific emission limits and affects shipping companies and ports in California that would have been subject to the new standards.

HR 2140, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025, extends the expiration date of the existing Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program. It amends Section 797(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by changing the end date from 2024 to 2029. This bill does not create new programs or funding; it simply prolongs the current program's authorization period. The change affects the continuation of the existing federal program that supports state and local efforts to reduce diesel emissions from older vehicles.

H.Res. 1499 is a procedural resolution that establishes specific rules for the House of Representatives to consider four separate legislative measures and a constitutional amendment proposal. It allows for the consideration of H.R. 1501, which would amend the FAST Act to classify certain mineral production activities as covered infrastructure projects, and H.R. 9436, which extends the effective period of regulations concerning North Atlantic right whales. The resolution also provides the framework for debating H.Res. 1490, a measure condemning socialism, and H.R. 4795, which would restrict federal funding for higher education institutions that participate in commercial boycotts of Israel or obstruct student participation in academic programs there. Additionally, it extends debate time to one hour for a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to fix the size of the Supreme Court at nine justices.

The Improving Travel for American Families Act directs the Transportation Security Administration to create a two-year pilot program at five airports. This initiative aims to make travel easier for families by testing alternative security screening lanes specifically designed for passengers traveling with children twelve years old and younger. When choosing which airports to include, the program will prioritize locations with high numbers of families and ensure there is enough space and staff to handle these new lanes without slowing down other security lines. The Transportation Security Administration must report the results of this pilot program to Congress within one year of the law's enactment.

The ALERT Act (HR 7613) requires the Federal Aviation Administration to improve aviation safety through several key measures. It mandates the evaluation and potential implementation of enhanced collision avoidance systems (ACAS-Xa) for commercial aircraft and ACAS-Xr for rotorcraft, with specific deadlines for rulemaking and installation. The bill establishes committees to develop recommendations for safety technology requirements, requires safety risk assessments for air traffic controllers, and addresses operational procedures at high-traffic airports like Ronald Reagan Washington National. These provisions affect air carriers, air traffic controllers, rotorcraft operators, and Department of Defense aircraft operations. The act aims to enhance situational awareness and reduce midair collision risks through technology upgrades and improved safety protocols.