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in committee · United States · House Mar 17, 2026

HR 7967: Heidi’s Law

This bill requires federal workplace drug testing programs to include methadone in their testing panels. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update federal drug testing guidelines to add methadone within 90 days of enactment, and requires the Secretary of Transportation to update drug testing rules for transportation employees within 60 days of that update. Additionally, the bill mandates an annual review process to ensure the guidelines are updated to include any new drugs that should be tested for in federal workplaces. These changes directly affect federal employees and transportation workers who are subject to drug testing programs.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by requiring drug testing for methadone in DOT programs, strengthening safety standards for transportation employees.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 4084: Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act

This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to create a working group focused on improving how emergency responders handle fires involving electric vehicles. The group would include representatives from the towing industry, emergency services, automotive manufacturers, research organizations, and federal agencies to review current risks and response methods. Its main task is to develop and update guidance and best practices for safely managing electric vehicle fires, while also tracking incidents in a national database. The working group must submit annual reports to Congress and the public, and it would operate for ten years before ending.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by establishing guidance for electric vehicle fire response, improving emergency preparedness in transportation sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Tags Public Safety

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in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 7821: Promoting Reduction of Emissions through Landscaping Equipment Act

This bill creates a business tax credit for companies that purchase zero-emission electric lawn, garden, and landscaping equipment. The credit equals 40 percent of the equipment's cost, with annual limits of $25,000 and a ten-year aggregate cap of $100,000 per business. Eligible equipment includes electric-powered mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping tools powered by solar, batteries, fuel cells, or grid electricity, as well as batteries and generators used to power them. The credit applies to equipment placed in service after December 31, 2024, and expires five years after the bill is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides business tax credits for green equipment, promoting fiscal incentives and environmental goals while reducing tax burden for eligible businesses.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax credit for zero-emission electric equipment, promoting renewable energy and reducing fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes zero-emission equipment to reduce pollution and advance environmental protection through tax incentives.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes sustainable transportation by incentivizing zero-emission electric equipment, reducing fossil fuel dependence in landscaping operations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Solar Electric Vehicles

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 3903: Railway Safety Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Railway Safety Act of 2026, establishes new safety requirements for trains carrying hazardous materials and strengthens emergency response capabilities. It directly affects Class I railroads, emergency response agencies, and communities near rail lines by mandating stricter tank car standards, limiting train speeds in urban areas, and requiring railroads to provide real-time information about hazardous materials shipments to first responders. Key provisions include phasing out older tank cars for flammable liquids by 2027, requiring two-person crews on freight trains, increasing penalties for safety violations, and creating a new emergency response assistance fund to help communities respond to hazardous materials incidents.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens safety requirements for hazardous materials transport, reducing potential environmental contamination risks from spills or accidents.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances safety requirements for hazardous materials trains, strengthens emergency response, and improves rail transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials Freight Rail

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7662: Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026

HR 7662, the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2026, strengthens safety measures for trains carrying hazardous materials and improves rail infrastructure oversight. The bill requires railroads to generate real-time electronic data about hazardous materials on trains and share this information with emergency response agencies. It mandates stricter tank car safety standards, requiring newer or upgraded cars by December 2027 for transporting flammable liquids. The legislation also increases penalties for safety violations, establishes new grant programs for emergency response training and equipment, and requires more frequent inspections of rail equipment. Additionally, the bill creates a confidential system for reporting near-miss incidents and funds research into better defect detection technology.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens safety for hazardous materials transport, reducing potential environmental pollution risks from spills or accidents.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances rail safety standards and requires real-time data sharing for hazardous materials transport, directly strengthening transportation safety infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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in committee · United States · House Mar 17, 2026

HR 7941: Pay TSA Act of 2026

This bill establishes a dedicated Transportation Security Trust Fund to ensure money collected from airline passenger security fees is used exclusively for aviation security purposes. The fund would support the Transportation Security Administration by paying salaries and benefits for its personnel, funding passenger and baggage screening operations, and purchasing security technology and infrastructure. Additionally, the legislation guarantees that aviation security operations can continue without interruption during government funding lapses, prioritizing frontline staff compensation and operational expenses before using remaining funds for technology upgrades.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes dedicated funding for aviation security operations, personnel salaries, and security infrastructure, directly strengthening transportation security.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 3978: Investments in Rural Transit Act

This bill, titled the Investments in Rural Transit Act, aims to improve funding and administrative support for public transportation in rural areas and on Tribal lands. It increases the Federal operating share for rural transit from 50 percent to 80 percent and allows Tribal transit agencies to receive up to 100 percent Federal funding for eligible projects. The legislation also streamlines how rural and Tribal agencies can purchase vehicles and equipment through cooperative purchasing arrangements and requires the creation of a new Associate Administrator position focused on Tribal transit support. Additionally, the bill mandates a joint report from the Departments of Transportation and Energy on improving the procurement of low-emission vehicles in rural communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases federal funding share for rural transit from 50% to 80%, directly advancing public transportation budget and fiscal support for essential services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases federal funding for rural and Tribal transit from 50% to 80%, directly strengthening public transportation infrastructure and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Electric Vehicles Public Transit Rail Tags Rural Communities Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 7797: Toll Evasion Prevention and Plate Visibility Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Toll Evasion Prevention and Plate Visibility Act of 2026, prohibits the sale of products designed to obscure license plates and bans the sale of counterfeit or altered plates. It gives the Federal Trade Commission authority to enforce these rules and allows the Federal Highway Administration to issue guidance on plate design and frames that affect readability. The legislation also establishes a grant program to help states and local agencies develop technology systems to identify vehicles that evade tolls and provides $10 million in funding from 2027 to 2030 for these efforts.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by preventing license plate obscuration and establishing grant programs for technology systems to improve enforcement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7776: Highway Formula Fairness Act

This bill, known as the Highway Formula Fairness Act, changes how federal highway funds are distributed to states starting in fiscal year 2026. It requires that each state receive at least 95 percent of the funds it would normally get based on its share of highway user taxes paid into the Highway Trust Fund. The law uses historical data from 2012 to calculate each state's initial funding share, then adjusts those amounts to ensure states meet the minimum threshold. This change directly affects state transportation budgets and the allocation of federal highway program money.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures states receive at least 95% of highway funds based on user taxes, protecting state budget allocations and fiscal stability for transportation infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill ensures states receive at least 95% of their highway funding based on historical data, protecting and strengthening federal highway program allocations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7772: LIGHT Safety Act

This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to update federal safety standards for vehicle headlamps by setting a maximum brightness limit for low beam lights. The rule must be finalized within one year of the bill's enactment and will measure light intensity in lumens or another approved unit. This change directly affects vehicle manufacturers and drivers by standardizing headlamp brightness to reduce glare on roads. The legislation aims to improve highway and two-lane road safety by limiting how bright headlights can be.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by establishing maximum headlamp brightness standards to reduce glare on roads, directly supporting safer highway and two-lane road operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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