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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 4829: Air Carrier Access Amendments Act

The Air Carrier Access Amendments Act updates the Air Carrier Access Act to better protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination when traveling by air. It specifically addresses issues such as damaged wheelchairs, physical harm to passengers, inadequate assistance, and mistreatment of service animals. The bill introduces new civil penalties for these violations and allows aggrieved individuals to file lawsuits directly in federal court without first exhausting administrative remedies. Additionally, it grants the Attorney General the authority to sue on behalf of victims and to seek damages in cases involving patterns of discrimination.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens passenger safety and accessibility in air travel, enhancing transportation protections for individuals with disabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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in committee · United States · House Jun 29, 2026

HRES 1395: Support for the designation of the week of June 29 through July 4, 2026, as "National Tire Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Tire Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper tire care and maintenance.

This resolution designates the week of June 29 through July 4, 2026, as National Tire Safety Week to raise awareness among American motorists about vehicle tire maintenance. The measure encourages drivers to inspect their tires for damage, check pressure monthly, and follow manufacturer recommendations for rotation and alignment to prevent accidents and improve safety. By promoting these specific maintenance habits, the bill aims to reduce tire-related injuries and fatalities on the road without imposing new legal requirements or funding changes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes tire safety and maintenance to reduce accidents, enhancing transportation safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250

This bill redesignates the existing National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund as the America's Legacy Restoration Fund to address deferred maintenance on federal lands. It directs revenue from recreation fees and a portion of energy development income into the fund, which must be used primarily for repairing critical infrastructure like roads, trails, and buildings managed by agencies such as the National Park Service and the Forest Service. The legislation establishes strict rules requiring that most funds go toward non-transportation projects, mandates transparency through public dashboards tracking project status, and sets aside a small percentage for matching private donations. Additionally, the bill increases entrance fees for foreign visitors to ensure they contribute to the fund, while prohibiting the use of these specific funds for land acquisition or employee bonuses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a dedicated funding mechanism for federal land maintenance using recreation fees and energy income, directly strengthening fiscal management for public services.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds infrastructure repair on federal lands, directly supporting conservation and environmental protection.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds repair of critical infrastructure including roads and trails managed by federal agencies, directly advancing transportation maintenance.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Parks & Recreation Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Jun 8, 2026

HRES 1344: Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 7 through June 13, 2026, as "National Trailer Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Trailer Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper towing techniques and maintenance.

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of June 7 through June 13, 2026, as National Trailer Safety Week in the United States. It aims to educate American motorists about the importance of proper towing techniques and regular trailer maintenance to reduce road injuries and fatalities. The bill encourages partnerships between manufacturers, dealers, and consumers while promoting public participation in safety awareness events. As a symbolic measure, it does not create new laws or enforce specific regulations but rather highlights existing safety goals.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes trailer safety education to reduce road injuries and fatalities, directly enhancing transportation safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2026

S 4578: Gateway to Careers Act of 2026

The Gateway to Careers Act of 2026 creates a new grant program to help states fund partnerships between workforce agencies, schools, and employers designed to guide individuals through specific career paths. These partnerships will receive federal funding to develop programs that connect education and training with in-demand jobs, while also providing essential support services like childcare, transportation, and mental health care to help participants complete their training. The bill prioritizes partnerships involving community colleges and those serving people facing barriers to employment, requiring applicants to use evidence-based strategies to improve student outcomes. To ensure accountability, the program mandates regular reporting on participant progress, job placement rates, and earnings, with a portion of funds reserved for independent evaluations of the initiative's effectiveness.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a new grant program to fund partnerships between schools and employers, expanding educational access and career training support services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly funds mental health care support services for training participants, directly advancing healthcare access.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates grants to fund partnerships connecting education with in-demand jobs and provides essential support services like childcare and transportation to help workers complete training.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides federal funding for essential support services including transportation to help individuals complete training.70% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Early Childhood Student Financial Aid Mental Health Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 4429: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 restricts the importation, sale, and use of connected vehicles and related technology from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea to protect national security. Starting in 2027, the bill generally bans these vehicles if they originate from or are controlled by these countries, with separate restrictions on software and hardware taking effect in 2030. The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to issue specific exemptions for items that do not pose a security risk and must publish a list of approved products. The law also requires companies to submit declarations confirming their vehicles comply with the rules and imposes heavy fines for violations.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts importation, sale, and use of connected vehicles and related technology from specific countries, limiting market access and technological availability.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill restricts importation, sale, and use of connected vehicles from specific countries, limiting vehicle availability and technology access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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in committee · United States · House Apr 29, 2026

HR 8565: ATIIP Reauthorization and Improvement Act

This bill, known as the ATIIP Reauthorization and Improvement Act, extends funding for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program through fiscal year 2031. It authorizes $250 million annually from the Highway Trust Fund to support projects that improve walking and biking infrastructure. The funds must be used within the same administrative framework as previous years but will remain available until spent and cannot be transferred to other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $250M annually from the Highway Trust Fund to fund active transportation infrastructure, directly increasing government spending for public services.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds active transportation (walking/biking), which reduces vehicle emissions and promotes environmental sustainability.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill extends funding for active transportation infrastructure, explicitly supporting walking and biking projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Apr 23, 2026

HR 8468: Protecting American Railroad Workers’ Jobs Act of 2026

The Protecting American Railroad Workers' Jobs Act of 2026 requires freight trains crossing the southern border into the United States to stop for crew changes and safety inspections. Under this bill, only railroad workers who are U.S. nationals or lawfully authorized aliens with a primary reporting point in the U.S. may operate these trains after the stop. The legislation also prohibits crew members from performing any duties while physically outside the United States. These provisions directly affect railroad carriers operating freight trains across the Mexico border and the workers employed on those trains.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts train operations to US nationals or authorized aliens with US reporting points, limiting access for unauthorized immigrants.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates crew changes and safety inspections, explicitly protecting workers' rights and workplace safety.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by mandating crew changes and inspections for freight trains crossing the border.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Border Security Freight Rail

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in committee · United States · House Apr 16, 2026

HR 8348: To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the amounts States are guaranteed under the highway apportionment formula, and for other purposes.

This bill amends federal law concerning the distribution of highway funds to states. It establishes a new minimum funding guarantee, ensuring that each state receives at least 0.5 percent of the total funds allocated through the federal highway apportionment formula. This change provides a baseline level of federal funding for state highway programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases federal highway funding guarantees to states, strengthening state budget capacity for infrastructure programs.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases federal highway funding guarantees to states, directly strengthening transportation infrastructure investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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in committee · United States · House Apr 20, 2026

HRES 1194: Recognizing April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" and promoting efforts to help prevent tragic and preventable crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by distracted driving.

This resolution supports the recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The resolution also supports the efforts of the Department of Transportation, state and local governments, and state and local law enforcement to prevent and stop distracted driving.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes distracted driving awareness and supports DOT efforts to prevent crashes, enhancing transportation safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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