Transportation

in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2025

HR 2328: Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2025

This bill requires the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, working with the Coast Guard and Defense departments, to submit a report within one year of enactment. The report must assess security risks at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and analyze potential supply chain disruptions, economic impacts, and threats to the locks' integrity. It also mandates an evaluation of current security measures and recommendations with cost estimates for improving security and reducing supply chain vulnerabilities. The report will be submitted to specific congressional committees focused on transportation, commerce, and environment. (Procedural bill; summary focuses on required reporting, not policy implementation.)

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates security assessment and recommendations for Soo Locks, critical transportation infrastructure, to prevent disruptions and protect integrity. Directly aligns with protecting transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports

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in committee · United States · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 6850: DRIVE to HALT Drunk Driving Act

This bill requires large auto manufacturers (those producing over 250,000 vehicles annually) to make at least 10,000 passenger vehicles per year meeting two specific safety standards: one for a U.S. impairment detection system (DADSS) and another based on a European car safety assessment (ENCAP 10.3). It applies directly to major vehicle manufacturers selling in the U.S., mandating these standards within 180 days of enactment. The bill expires when a related rule from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act takes effect. It does not specify enforcement penalties but references existing civil penalties for noncompliance.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates vehicle safety standards (DADSS, ENCAP) to enhance road safety, directly advancing transportation safety regulations per bill's requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Feb 14, 2025

HR 1367: ELITE Vehicles Act

The ELITE Vehicles Act repeals federal tax credits for purchasing new electric vehicles, used clean vehicles, and commercial clean vehicles. It also eliminates the tax credit for installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. These changes apply to vehicles purchased or with a binding contract entered into 30 days after the bill's enactment. The bill directly affects consumers and businesses that previously used these credits to offset the cost of electric vehicles and charging stations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals federal tax credits for EVs and charging infrastructure, directly reducing tax benefits for consumers/businesses.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals tax credits for EVs and charging infrastructure, directly reducing incentives for clean energy vehicle adoption and infrastructure development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals tax credits for EVs and charging infrastructure, reducing incentives for clean transportation adoption and increasing emissions.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill eliminates tax credits for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, restricting technology adoption and limiting clean vehicle access.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals tax credits for EVs and charging infrastructure, removing financial incentives that promote sustainable transportation adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Procurement Tax Credits Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 6637: To advance bipartisan priorities.

This bill establishes a carbon tax on fossil fuel emissions starting at $35 per metric ton in 2027, with annual increases tied to inflation. It creates the Rebuilding Infrastructure and Solutions for the Environment (RISE) Trust Fund to distribute tax revenues toward infrastructure projects, climate adaptation, energy sector worker retraining, and carbon capture research. The bill also establishes a National Climate Commission to set emissions reduction goals and assess federal climate policies, while implementing border adjustments to prevent carbon leakage for imported goods. Additional sections address cancer research funding, PFAS contamination at defense sites, voting rights for unaffiliated voters, and restrictions on financial transactions for House members.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes carbon tax to fund infrastructure/climate programs via RISE Trust Fund, aligning with fiscal responsibility and program funding priorities.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCarbon tax on fossil fuels, funds climate infrastructure/retraining, establishes emissions goals to reduce fossil fuel dependence and advance clean energy solutions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCarbon tax on emissions, RISE Trust Fund for climate projects, National Climate Commission - directly advances environmental protection and emissions reduction95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly allocates RISE Trust Fund for energy sector worker retraining, directly supporting labor transition and employment opportunities.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates carbon tax revenues to infrastructure projects via RISE Trust Fund, directly funding transportation infrastructure development as part of climate adaptation and infrastructure priorities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Drinking Water

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 3728: Long-Distance Corridor Relief Enhancement Act

This bill modifies a federal requirement for selecting rail corridors by exempting long-distance passenger rail routes from needing committed or anticipated non-Federal funding. It directly affects intercity passenger rail corridors on long-distance routes accepted into the program after October 1, 2023. The key provision removes the Secretary's obligation to consider non-Federal funding when selecting these specific corridors under the program described in the law. This change simplifies the selection process for qualifying long-distance rail corridors by eliminating a prior funding requirement.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRemoves non-Federal funding requirement for long-distance rail corridors, easing project selection and supporting transportation infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Rail

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 20, 2025

S 651: Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Programs Act

This bill repeals two federal programs that provided funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. It eliminates the grant program for charging/fueling stations under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and terminates the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. The bill specifically removes authorization for new grants, cancels unspent funds, and prohibits future use of federal money for these programs. As a result, the federal government will no longer fund or support the development of EV charging networks through these specific mechanisms.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals federal funding for EV charging infrastructure, directly defunding renewable energy infrastructure programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill repeals federal funding for EV charging infrastructure, eliminating programs that support clean transportation and emissions reduction efforts, directly weakening environmental progress.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill repeals federal funding for EV charging infrastructure, reducing technology adoption and limiting access to electric vehicle charging networks.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill repeals federal EV charging infrastructure programs, eliminating grants and canceling unspent funds, directly cutting transportation infrastructure funding for electric vehicles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Oil & Gas Data Privacy Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2025

HJRES 26: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3".

HJRES 26 is a congressional resolution seeking to block a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that set stricter greenhouse gas emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and buses. If passed, it would prevent the rule - published in April 2024 - from taking effect, directly affecting vehicle manufacturers required to meet the new standards. The bill uses the Congressional Review Act process to formally disapprove the EPA rule, which would nullify its requirements without altering the underlying regulations.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA rule establishing stricter greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, weakening clean energy regulations.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule requiring stricter greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles, preventing stronger emissions regulations and weakening environmental protections.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA emissions rule for heavy-duty vehicles, weakening regulatory standards in transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Vehicle Registration

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in committee · United States · House Jul 24, 2025

HRES 608: Recognizing the importance of the Interstate Highway System and supporting the development of an interstate through southern Ohio.

HRES 608 is a symbolic House resolution recognizing the importance of the Interstate Highway System and supporting the *planning and development* of a future interstate highway through southern Ohio. It does not fund construction or create new policy, but expresses the House's position that such an interstate could improve economic opportunities and connectivity in southern Ohio, particularly for communities near the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant site and other regional business areas. The resolution directly affects southern Ohio residents and businesses by urging federal consideration of the project, though it has no binding effect on actual construction.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly supports planning/development of an interstate highway (transportation infrastructure) to improve connectivity and economic opportunities in southern Ohio.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 3572: Roadway Safety Modernization Act of 2025

The Roadway Safety Modernization Act of 2025 requires states to integrate proven safety tools like predictive analytics and telematics into highway safety planning and freight programs. It directs state highway agencies to use these technologies to identify high-risk road segments, evaluate crash causes, and improve safety project effectiveness. The bill also mandates the Transportation Department to issue guidance on data privacy, tool validation, and transparency for these safety technologies. This directly affects state transportation departments and freight operators who must adopt these data-driven approaches in their safety planning under federal highway programs.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates integration of predictive analytics/telematics and requires data privacy guidance, advancing tech use in safety with privacy protections.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires states to integrate predictive analytics and telematics into highway safety planning to identify risks and improve safety project effectiveness, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Freight Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Nov 19, 2025

HR 6087: To amend the Delta Development Act to add the Kentucky counties of Hancock, Ohio, and Daviess to the Delta Regional Authority area, and for other purposes.

HR 6087 updates the Delta Development Act to expand the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) area by adding Kentucky counties Hancock, Ohio, and Daviess to the existing list. This change directly affects those three counties, enabling them to access DRA programs and federal funding for economic development, infrastructure, and community projects. The bill modifies Section 4(2)(C) of the Act by replacing "and Union" with "Union, Daviess, Hancock, and Ohio" in the geographic description. It is a procedural adjustment to the law's boundaries with no new funding or requirements.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expands DRA access for counties to fund infrastructure projects, which directly includes transportation infrastructure under DRA programs per context.85% confidence

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