Transportation

in committee · United States · House Feb 10, 2026

HR 7428: SECURES Act of 2026

The SECURES Act of 2026 requires the U.S. Department of Transportation to propose new federal safety standards for seat belts on all new school buses within 180 days of the bill becoming law. The proposed rule must consider evidence showing lap/shoulder belts provide the highest passenger safety benefit, including findings from the National Transportation Safety Board and past guidance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It specifically directs the rulemaking to evaluate seat belt detection systems and existing state requirements for school bus seat belts. This bill affects all manufacturers of new school buses and school districts purchasing new vehicles, setting the stage for potential future federal seat belt mandates.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires new federal safety standards for school bus seat belts, enhancing transportation safety as directed by NTSB and NHTSA.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Dec 13, 2025

HR 6701: HEAT Act of 2025

The HEAT Act of 2025 updates federal disaster funding rules to include extreme heat as a qualifying event for transportation infrastructure repairs, addressing a gap where heat-related damage was previously excluded. It requires the Transportation Secretary to conduct a study on heat event costs and damage tracking methods, and to issue a best management practices report for highway and bridge safety. The bill directly affects state transportation departments, public transit systems, and freight rail operators by enabling them to seek federal relief for heat-induced infrastructure failures like cracked bridges or jammed drawbridges. Key provisions expand eligibility under Section 125 of Title 23, U.S. Code, and mandate new reporting to help states manage heat-related risks to critical transportation networks.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands disaster funding to cover heat-related infrastructure repairs and mandates safety studies, directly advancing transportation infrastructure protection and safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Jun 6, 2025

HR 3746: Rebuilding America’s Airport Infrastructure Act

This bill increases the maximum passenger facility charge (PFC) airports can collect from travelers. It sets new annual caps: $5.50 starting January 1, 2027; $6.50 in 2028; $7.50 in 2029; and $8.50 starting January 1, 2030, with future annual inflation adjustments. The policy directly affects airlines and travelers who pay these fees at participating airports. It amends existing law to update the PFC structure, effective for fees imposed on or after January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases airport fees to fund infrastructure improvements, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding through updated PFC structure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Ports Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 3807: Miranda’s Law

S 3807, "Miranda’s Law," creates a national system requiring states to automatically notify employers when a school bus driver’s commercial license is suspended, revoked, or changed due to violations. It directly affects schools, school districts, and private transportation companies that provide student transportation, as they must participate in this notification service. The law mandates states to implement the system within two years of federal rules, and participating employers are exempt from annual driving record checks required under existing regulations. This focuses on ensuring employers are promptly informed of driver license issues for safety purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates notification of license suspensions for school bus drivers to enhance transportation safety standards, directly strengthening vehicle regulation compliance in school transportation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Public Transit

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 18, 2025

S 2909: Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act

This bill modernizes restrictions on commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) for seasonal agricultural workers. It requires the Transportation Secretary to create online systems for farm-related businesses and seasonal workers to easily renew restricted CDLs within one year of enactment. The bill also clarifies that agricultural equipment ("implements of husbandry") are not considered commercial vehicles and are exempt from weight calculations. These changes directly affect seasonal farm workers and agricultural service businesses that rely on specialized vehicle operations. The policy focuses on simplifying license renewals and removing regulatory confusion around farm equipment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSimplifies CDL renewal for seasonal farm workers, reducing administrative barriers to employment and clarifying exemptions for agricultural equipment.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modifies CDL regulations for agricultural workers, clarifying exemptions and streamlining renewals, directly affecting vehicle regulation within transportation policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Driver Licensing Freight Tags Agriculture

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in committee · United States · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6491: Streamline Transit Projects Act

The Streamline Transit Projects Act (HR 6491) allows large urban transit agencies (with populations over 200,000) to assume responsibility for environmental reviews of routine transit projects, such as bus lanes or minor station upgrades, that typically qualify as "categorical exclusions" under federal law. This means qualifying agencies - like major city transit authorities - can skip full environmental impact studies for these standard projects, instead conducting their own reviews under federal guidelines. The bill requires agencies to meet capacity standards, enter formal agreements with the federal government, and handle all legal liability for compliance, while still maintaining public access to information. The change directly affects large metropolitan transit agencies by shifting environmental review responsibilities from federal officials to local entities, aiming to accelerate project timelines without altering environmental standards.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStreamlines environmental reviews for transit projects like bus lanes, enabling faster implementation of public transit infrastructure improvements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Rail

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 3819: Paving the Way for American Industry Act

This bill amends the Build America, Buy America Act to require that all yellow organic pigments used in road, highway, and airport surface marking paints be classified as "construction materials" for federal procurement purposes. Starting immediately upon enactment, these pigments count as construction materials for water-based paints, with full coverage for all paint formulas taking effect two years later. The bill mandates that such pigments must be "produced in the United States," meaning all manufacturing steps - from initial material combination through chemical synthesis - must occur domestically. This directly affects paint manufacturers and government agencies purchasing road-marking materials, requiring them to source pigments made entirely within U.S. borders.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires US-produced pigments for road/highway marking paints, promoting domestic industry in transportation infrastructure materials.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 10, 2025

S 3413: REPAIR Infrastructure Act

The REPAIR Infrastructure Act (S 3413) reauthorizes a federal program providing $3 billion annually (2027-2031) from the Highway Trust Fund to fund infrastructure projects that restore community connectivity and improve resilience. It allocates $750 million yearly for planning grants and $2.25 billion for capital construction grants, directly affecting state, local, and tribal governments applying for these funds. Key provisions require projects to avoid increasing highway travel lanes and prioritize affordable transportation access, community engagement, and preventing displacement in low-income areas - such as creating safe mobility options to jobs, healthcare, and housing. The program specifically targets "divisive roadway infrastructure" (e.g., highways separating neighborhoods) and mandates applicants demonstrate how projects address historic barriers and support underserved communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3B annually from Highway Trust Fund for infrastructure projects, directly funding state/local government capital construction and planning grants.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds infrastructure projects to restore community connectivity and improve resilience, directly supporting internet access and digital infrastructure development.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds $3B annually via Highway Trust Fund for transportation infrastructure projects, restoring connectivity and improving resilience per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 1, 2025

S 1218: Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025

This bill provides federal funding for transportation projects in cities hosting major international sporting events like the Olympics, Paralympics, or FIFA World Cup. It authorizes up to $50 million annually for grants to states, tribes, and local governments (or their planning organizations) to fund permanent transportation infrastructure and planning within 100 miles of the event site, excluding temporary facilities. The bill also mandates studies by the Commerce Department to examine how hosting these events affects international and domestic travel, tourism business revenue, and employment, with reports due 180 days after the events conclude. These provisions directly support cities bidding to host or already hosting such events, focusing on long-term transportation needs and economic impact analysis.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $50M annually for transportation infrastructure grants, directly funding government spending on public projects for major events.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes $50M in federal grants for permanent transportation infrastructure projects in host cities for major sporting events.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Nov 1, 2025

HR 5897: Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025

This bill requires federal transportation grants to fund the purchase and placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at major transit hubs like bus terminals, train stations, ferry terminals, and highway rest areas on the Interstate System. It mandates that facility operators develop written emergency plans for medical emergencies, including AED use, with guidance from the Transportation Department. The law directs the Transportation Secretary to issue deployment recommendations and technical assistance to help facilities comply. This directly affects interstate transportation facilities and their operators, aiming to improve rapid response to cardiac emergencies in high-traffic public locations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates AED deployment in transit hubs for cardiac emergencies, enhancing public health emergency response infrastructure and improving access to life-saving medical devices in public spaces.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates AED funding at transit hubs via transportation grants, enhancing safety standards in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Public Transit Roads & Highways

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