Transportation across the country

in committee · United States · House Sep 4, 2026

HR 10303: FLIGHT DECK Act

The FLIGHT DECK Act requires the Federal Aviation Administration to create a voluntary program that allows certified air traffic controllers to sit on the flight deck of commercial or general aviation aircraft during flights. This initiative is designed to help controllers better understand the onboard conditions and complex requirements faced by flight crews. Participation is limited to one round trip within the United States, its territories, Alaska, and Hawaii, with no government reimbursement for travel expenses. The FAA must consult with pilot and controller unions to establish safety policies and ticketing rules, and it must submit a report to Congress one year after the program begins detailing participation levels and any barriers encountered.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill creates a voluntary FAA program for air traffic controllers to observe flight operations, enhancing professional understanding within the aviation sector.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

Sponsor Nellie Pou (D) · 2 co-sponsors

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in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2026

HR 10304: Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act

The Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act requires manufacturers of small unmanned aircraft systems to provide a safety statement to operators at the time they first activate their drones. Operators must electronically acknowledge that they have read and understood this document, which covers applicable laws, airspace restrictions, and potential penalties for unsafe operation. The Federal Aviation Administration is tasked with developing these requirements and issuing an example statement within 120 days of enactment. The FAA must also review and update the safety statement requirements annually to ensure they remain current.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill mandates safety acknowledgments for drone operators to enhance airspace safety and compliance, directly strengthening transportation regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

Sponsor James Gallagher (R) · 1 co-sponsor

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in committee · United States · House Aug 13, 2026

HR 10099: Freedom Haulers Act

The Freedom Haulers Act extends the existing waiver period for military service members seeking a commercial driver's license from 12 to 24 months after separation. It requires states to waive specific knowledge and driving tests for current or former military personnel who held designated vehicle operator roles, such as motor transport operators or fuelers, within the last two years. To qualify, applicants must certify they have operated comparable commercial vehicles during that period and maintain a clean record with no serious traffic violations, license suspensions, or at-fault crashes. The bill also mandates waivers for specialized endorsements related to passenger transport, tank vehicles, and hazardous materials, provided the applicant meets similar service and safety criteria.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill streamlines the process for obtaining commercial driver's licenses by waiving tests for military personnel, thereby facilitating workforce participation in transportation.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe bill extends the waiver period for military service members seeking a commercial driver's license and waives specific tests, directly supporting veteran employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Freight

Sponsor Brian J. Mast (R) · 4 co-sponsors

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in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2026

HR 10307: Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access Act

The Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access Act amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to allow local residents of Anaktuvuk Pass to use snowmobiles, motorboats, and various off-road vehicles for subsistence purposes. This change overrides existing restrictions that generally prohibit such vehicle use on federal lands in the area. The bill directly affects residents who rely on these modes of transportation to hunt, fish, or gather food. It also specifies that certain other provisions regarding land management do not apply to these authorized subsistence activities.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill overrides existing restrictions on motorized vehicle use in a conservation area, potentially increasing environmental impact to allow subsistence access.65% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill expands access to snowmobiles and motorboats for subsistence, directly enhancing transportation capabilities for local residents.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands Roads & Highways

Sponsor Nicholas J. Begich III (R)

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introduced · Illinois · House Aug 28, 2026

HR 1020: SEE TRACKS? THINK TRAIN WEEK

This Illinois House Resolution designates the week of September 21 through September 27, 2026, as "See Tracks? Think Train Week" to promote public awareness of railroad safety. The bill cites statistics on highway-rail collisions and fatalities to highlight the need for education regarding the dangers near train tracks and the importance of obeying traffic laws. It encourages citizens to support rail safety initiatives and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Illinois Commerce Commission.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill promotes public awareness of railroad safety and encourages support for rail safety initiatives, which strengthens transportation safety standards.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

Sponsor Dennis Tipsword (R)

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10241: I–47 Future Interstate Act of 2026

The I-47 Future Interstate Act of 2026 designates a specific stretch of United States Route 287 as a high-priority transportation corridor. This route runs from State Highway 87 in Port Arthur, Texas, to United States Route 89 in Choteau, Montana. The bill formally assigns the number I-47 to this designated path within the national interstate highway system.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a specific route as a high-priority transportation corridor within the national interstate system, directly advancing highway infrastructure planning.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

Sponsor Brian Babin (R) · 5 co-sponsors

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passed · United States · House Sep 1, 2026

HRES 1499: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

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.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill facilitates consideration of H.R. 1501, which amends the FAST Act to include mineral production as covered infrastructure projects, indirectly supporting transportation policy frameworks.65% confidence

Sponsor Virginia Foxx (R)

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in committee · United States · House Sep 2, 2026

HR 10237: REVOKE Act

The REVOKE Act requires trucking companies and other commercial vehicle operators to maintain an active USDOT number in order to legally conduct business. It prohibits employers from operating without this active status and mandates that the Department of Transportation only issue numbers after verifying all registration requirements are met. Additionally, the bill directs officials to immediately deactivate any USDOT number if a company lacks valid registration or fails to submit required periodic updates.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enforces strict compliance for commercial vehicle operators by requiring active USDOT numbers, enhancing regulatory oversight of transportation safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight

Sponsor David J. Taylor (R) · 1 co-sponsor

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Aug 10, 2026

SB 1421: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to traffic-control devices, providing for automated road safety monitoring systems.

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1421 authorizes municipalities to install automated cameras in school zones to enforce traffic laws, specifically targeting failures to stop at signs or yield to pedestrians. The bill imposes a $50 fine on the registered vehicle owner rather than the driver, with a mandatory 30-day warning period before fines are issued. It requires that all revenue generated from these fines be reinvested into local road safety projects, such as sidewalk improvements and traffic signal upgrades. Additionally, the legislation mandates strict privacy protections, including the blurring of pedestrian faces in images and prohibiting the use of camera data for general surveillance or sale to third parties.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates cameras in school zones to protect pedestrians and reinvests fines into local safety infrastructure, indirectly supporting student safety.65% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates reinvestment of fine revenue into local road safety projects like sidewalks and signals, directly funding transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

Sponsor Camera Bartolotta (R) · 2 co-sponsors

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Aug 10, 2026

SB 1425: An Act establishing the Jayanna Powell Hit-and-Run Direct Notification System Pilot Program in the city of the first class; requiring registration of motor vehicle repair facilities; and imposing penalties.

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1425 establishes a five-year pilot program in Philadelphia that requires law enforcement to directly notify all registered motor vehicle repair facilities when a hit-and-run accident results in serious injury or death. The bill mandates that commercial garages and shops register with the city to receive these alerts, which include specific details such as the vehicle's make, model, color, license plate number, and extent of damage. If a repair facility discovers a vehicle in its possession that matches the description in an alert, the owner or operator must report it to law enforcement within 72 hours. Failure to comply with this reporting requirement is punishable by a third-degree misdemeanor, and the city must submit annual reports to state agencies detailing the program's costs and activity.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances law enforcement capabilities by mandating direct notification of hit-and-run details to repair shops, aiding in criminal investigation and prosecution.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by establishing a hit-and-run notification system for vehicle repair facilities to aid in accident investigation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Law Enforcement Vehicle Registration

Sponsor Tony Williams (D) · 7 co-sponsors

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