Transportation

passed · United States · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 7613: ALERT Act

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.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances aviation safety through collision avoidance systems, directly strengthening transportation safety standards within the aviation sector.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · United States · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 4776: SPEED Act

The SPEED Act reforms the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to streamline federal environmental reviews for projects. It limits agencies to considering only "proximate" environmental effects directly tied to a specific project (not speculative or distant impacts), sets strict 180-day deadlines for court remands, and restricts judicial review to procedural errors - not environmental outcomes. This primarily affects federal agencies (like the EPA or Corps of Engineers) and project developers (e.g., for infrastructure, energy, or construction projects) by reducing review scope and accelerating approvals. The bill clarifies NEPA is purely procedural, prohibiting courts from substituting their judgment on environmental effects or delaying actions for new scientific data after deadlines.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentReforms NEPA to limit environmental reviews to proximate effects, restrict judicial review of outcomes, and speed project approvals - deregulating environmental oversight.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe SPEED Act streamlines NEPA reviews for federal projects, including transportation infrastructure, by limiting environmental scope and accelerating approvals. This advances highway/road development projects by reducing regulatory delays.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Transportation

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passed · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HRES 354: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes.

HRES 354 is a procedural resolution that sets rules for the House to vote on five separate disapproval resolutions (H.J. Res. 60, 78, 87-89). These disapproval resolutions aim to block specific federal agency rules: one from the National Park Service regarding motor vehicles in Glen Canyon, another from Fish & Wildlife on endangered smelt protections, and three from the EPA targeting California's vehicle emissions standards. The resolution streamlines debate and voting on these disapproval measures, waiving most procedural objections to allow direct consideration. If passed, the disapproval resolutions would cancel the agency rules, directly affecting how California implements vehicle pollution controls and wildlife protections. The bill itself does not change policy but enables Congress to block these specific regulations.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill aims to disapprove EPA rules enforcing California's Advanced Clean Cars II emissions standards, opposing stricter clean energy vehicle regulations.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentEnables disapproval of EPA and Fish & Wildlife rules strengthening vehicle emissions standards and endangered species protections, weakening environmental regulations.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationFacilitates disapproval of EPA vehicle emission rules (Advanced Clean Trucks, Advanced Clean Cars II), weakening transportation regulations on vehicle standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

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signed · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 87: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

H.J. Res. 87 (Public Law 119-15) is a congressional disapproval resolution that prevents an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule from taking effect. The rule, submitted by the EPA on April 6, 2023 (88 Fed. Reg. 20688), related to California’s authority to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards, including for heavy-duty trucks, zero-emission airport shuttles, and advanced clean truck requirements. By disapproving this rule, Congress blocks California from implementing these specific pollution controls under its existing waiver authority. This directly affects California’s ability to regulate motor vehicle emissions independently, as the rule would have allowed the state to enforce its own standards beyond federal requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA rule enabling California's zero-emission vehicle standards and clean truck requirements, weakening clean energy infrastructure implementation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emissions standards (including zero-emission requirements), weakening environmental protections by preventing stronger pollution controls.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA rule enabling stricter vehicle emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and zero-emission transit, opposing enhanced transportation environmental regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

signed · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

H.J.Res. 88 disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have allowed California to enforce its "Advanced Clean Cars II" vehicle emission standards. This rule, submitted by the EPA on January 6, 2025, sought to grant California a waiver to override federal preemption for its stricter vehicle pollution controls. The resolution, passed by Congress and signed into law on June 12, 2025, formally nullifies the EPA rule, preventing California from implementing its Advanced Clean Cars II program under this specific waiver. The bill directly affects California's ability to set its own vehicle emission standards for passenger cars and light trucks.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA waiver for California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards, preventing stricter vehicle emission controls that promote cleaner energy in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards, preventing stricter emissions rules and weakening environmental protections.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill disapproves EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emission standards, blocking state-level enhancement of vehicle regulations under transportation topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

signed · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 89: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

HJRES 89 is a congressional disapproval resolution that blocks an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning California's vehicle and engine pollution standards. The resolution specifically targets the EPA's "Omnibus Low NOX Regulation" and waiver of preemption, which would have allowed California to enforce stricter emissions rules. By disapproving this rule under Chapter 8 of Title 5 U.S. Code, Congress has nullified the EPA's action, meaning the regulation will have no legal effect. This directly affects the EPA's authority to approve California's state-level pollution control standards for motor vehicles.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter emissions standards, preventing stronger pollution controls and weakening environmental regulations.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emissions standards, weakening federal transportation pollution regulations for engines and vehicles.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Transportation

passed · United States · House Jun 10, 2025

HR 2035: American Cargo for American Ships Act

HR 2035, the American Cargo for American Ships Act, requires the U.S. Department of Transportation to ensure that when procuring, contracting for, or financing cargo transportation with federal funds, 100% of the gross tonnage for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers must be transported on U.S.-owned commercial vessels - provided those vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates. This directly affects government procurement of cargo transportation using federal funds, mandating U.S. vessel use where commercially available. The key mechanism is a new requirement for the Secretary of Transportation or recipients of federal financing to take "necessary and practicable steps" to meet this 100% U.S. vessel standard for eligible cargo. The bill does not apply to all government shipping but specifically targets federally financed or procured cargo transportation.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates U.S.-owned vessels for federal cargo transport procurement, strengthening domestic shipping infrastructure and supporting transportation industry policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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signed · United States · House May 23, 2025

HJRES 60: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".

This joint resolution allows off-road vehicles to be used in certain areas of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which is in northern Arizona and southeastern Utah and contains Lake Powell. Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the National Park Service (NPS) titled Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles  and published on January 13, 2025. Under the rule, the NPS limited the use of off-road vehicles, such as off-highway vehicles and all-terrain vehicles, in certain areas. For instance, the rule prohibited the use of off-road vehicles on an 8-mile segment of the Poison Spring Loop located on Route 633 proceeding north to Route 730 in the Orange Cliffs Special Management Unit. The rule also eliminated the authority of the NPS to open the upper portion of the Flint Trail in that unit to off-road vehicles. Additionally, the rule limited off-road vehicle use from certain roads to the shoreline of the lake.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill nullifies NPS rule limiting off-road vehicles, weakening environmental protections in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill overturns rule limiting off-road vehicle access in Glen Canyon recreation area, supporting broader vehicle use under transportation regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

passed · United States · House Apr 29, 2025

HR 973: Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act

This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to adopt specific existing safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes, scooters, and other personal micromobility devices within 180 days of enactment. It mandates that these standards apply only to consumer products as defined by federal law, directly affecting manufacturers of such devices. The bill also establishes a process for the CPSC to review future revisions to these voluntary standards and requires a report to Congress within five years detailing battery-related fire or explosion incidents involving these products. The law aims to standardize safety requirements without creating new rules, relying instead on established industry guidelines.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in personal micromobility devices, enhancing consumer protection and product safety in the technology sector.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices (e-bikes/scooters), enhancing transportation safety standards for emerging transportation infrastructure.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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passed · United States · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 1534: IMPACT Act

The IMPACT Act establishes a federal research program to develop low-emission cement, concrete, and asphalt technologies. It directly affects researchers, manufacturers, and federal agencies by funding studies on carbon capture, alternative fuels, and energy-efficient production methods. Key provisions require the Department of Energy to coordinate across multiple agencies, create a 5-year strategic plan, and support demonstration projects focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The program prioritizes technologies that match or exceed the performance of current products while cutting emissions, with a 7-year sunset provision. It also includes technical assistance for updating industry standards and promoting commercial adoption.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds research for low-emission cement/concrete/asphalt with focus on carbon capture, alternative fuels, and energy-efficient production to reduce GHG emissions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds R&D for low-emission cement/concrete/asphalt, targeting greenhouse gas reduction via carbon capture and alternative fuels research.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds research into low-emission road construction materials (cement/concrete/asphalt), directly advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure development.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Transportation

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