Transportation

in committee · United States · House Jul 1, 2025

HRES 565: Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 30 through July 4, 2025, 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.

HRES 565 designates the week of June 30-July 4, 2025, as "National Tire Safety Week" to promote education about tire maintenance for American motorists. The resolution supports existing safety practices like checking tire pressure monthly (when tires are cold), verifying tread depth (using the penny test), and rotating tires per manufacturer guidelines. It encourages drivers to inspect tires for damage and follow recommended maintenance to reduce risks like underinflation, hydroplaning, and premature wear. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses congressional support for public awareness efforts but does not create new legal requirements.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes tire maintenance education to reduce road safety risks like hydroplaning, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 1, 2025

S 1229: End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act

This bill repeals the federal tax credit for purchasing new electric vehicles by removing Section 30D from the Internal Revenue Code. It directly affects individuals who would have claimed this credit when buying a new EV, eliminating the $7,500 tax benefit for qualifying vehicles placed in service after the law's enactment. Key provisions include deleting references to the credit throughout tax code sections and making conforming amendments to other provisions. The change takes effect for vehicles purchased after the bill becomes law, ending the federal subsidy for new EV buyers.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals federal EV tax credit, eliminating $7,500 tax benefit for buyers, directly reducing tax relief for individuals.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill repeals $7,500 federal EV tax credit, directly weakening consumer incentives for electric vehicles and hindering renewable energy adoption in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRemoves $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs, reducing incentives that promote clean transportation and lower emissions, directly weakening environmental progress.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationEliminates $7,500 EV tax credit, defunding sustainable transportation incentive and restricting EV adoption support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Tax Credits Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · United States · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 6791: To authorize the Land Port of Entry Community Infrastructure Program to address deficiencies in community infrastructure supportive of land ports of entry, and for other purposes.

HR 6791 authorizes grants to help local governments, tribes, and utility groups fix infrastructure near U.S. land ports of entry, such as roads, water systems, or waste facilities within 25 miles of a port. It prioritizes projects improving border security (like drug seizure rates), trade efficiency, community resilience, and quality of life for border patrol families. Recipients must cover at least 30% of costs (lowered or waived for rural areas or security projects), with the government reimbursing up to 70% for eligible pre-2021 work. The bill focuses on tangible infrastructure upgrades directly tied to port operations, not broader policy changes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes grants to fix roads, water systems, and infrastructure near land ports of entry, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects as prioritized in the bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports

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in committee · United States · House Sep 18, 2025

HR 5423: Predatory Truck Leasing Prevention Act of 2025

HR 5423, the Predatory Truck Leasing Prevention Act of 2025, would ban truck companies from using lease-purchase agreements that trap drivers in debt without building equity. It requires the federal government to create new rules within one year to prohibit "predatory" programs where carriers control drivers' work, pay, and debt while denying drivers ownership of the truck. Drivers who signed such agreements after the new rules take effect could seek relief if the terms violated the regulations. This directly affects truck drivers in lease-purchase programs and the trucking companies that use them.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBans predatory lease-purchase agreements trapping drivers in debt without equity, protecting workers' rights and employment standards by requiring federal rules to prevent carrier control over work/pay/debt.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRegulates truck leasing to prevent driver exploitation, strengthening fair practices within transportation vehicle regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Freight

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1052: UNPLUG EVs Act

HR 1052, the UNPLUG EVs Act, rescinds unobligated federal funds from two electric vehicle infrastructure programs. It targets unused balances from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) and charging/fueling grant programs under federal highway law. These rescinded funds will be deposited into the U.S. Treasury's general fund to reduce the federal deficit. The bill does not alter existing program requirements or affect current EV infrastructure projects, only redirecting unspent allocated funds.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRescinds unobligated funds from EV infrastructure programs and redirects to general fund to reduce deficit, defunding specific programs per bill language.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyDefunds EV infrastructure programs by rescinding unused funds from National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, redirecting to Treasury to reduce deficit.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill rescinds funds for electric vehicle infrastructure programs, critical for clean energy and emissions reduction. Defunding weakens environmental progress in transportation infrastructure.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill rescinds funding for EV infrastructure programs, limiting technology adoption and charging network expansion.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill rescinds funds from EV infrastructure programs (National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program) to reduce deficit, directly defunding transportation-related initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6704: Drunk Driving Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2025

HR 6704 establishes a $45 million prize competition to accelerate development of passive, in-vehicle technology that prevents operation by drivers with high blood alcohol levels (e.g., breath or touch sensors). It also creates a Traffic Safety Enforcement Center of Excellence to provide states and law enforcement with data-driven strategies for targeting drunk and drug-impaired driving, and mandates a national drug-involved crash data system to track non-alcohol impairments in fatal and serious injury crashes. The bill directly affects vehicle manufacturers (through tech integration incentives), states (via enforcement training and data grants), and law enforcement agencies (through new protocols and resource targeting). Key provisions include requiring standardized toxicology data collection, prioritizing rural/underserved states for grants, and de-identifying public crash data to comply with privacy laws.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds $45M prize competition to accelerate in-vehicle alcohol detection technology development, directly advancing vehicle safety tech innovation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $45M for in-vehicle drunk driving prevention tech and creates traffic safety enforcement center, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House May 1, 2025

HR 3142: Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2025

HR 3142, the Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act of 2025, amends the federal tax code to provide spaceports with financial treatment similar to airports. It specifically allows spaceports to qualify for tax-exempt bonds used for infrastructure development and creates special rules for government leases of spaceport land. The bill defines "spaceport" broadly to include facilities for spacecraft manufacturing, launch services, reentry operations, and cargo transport. These changes directly benefit spaceport developers and operators seeking tax advantages for building and operating commercial space infrastructure. The policy change modifies existing tax code sections (142, 146, 149) to exclude spaceport bonds from certain state tax limits and federal guarantee restrictions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends tax code to grant spaceports tax-exempt bond access for infrastructure, directly enabling fiscal support for development through tax policy.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill treats spaceports as transportation infrastructure, enabling tax-exempt bonds for development akin to airports, directly funding infrastructure similar to transportation hubs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Airports Freight

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in committee · United States · House May 24, 2025

HR 3608: Connor’s Law

HR 3608, "Connor’s Law," requires commercial motor vehicle operators (like truck and bus drivers) to read and speak English well enough to converse with the public, understand English traffic signs, respond to officials, and complete reports. The bill adds this language requirement to existing federal safety rules for commercial drivers. Drivers found noncompliant with this rule would face an "out of service" order, meaning they cannot operate their vehicle until they meet the requirement. This directly affects commercial drivers operating in the U.S. under federal safety regulations.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates English proficiency for commercial drivers, restricting language access for non-English speaking immigrants and limiting their employment opportunities.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires English proficiency for commercial drivers to improve safety compliance with traffic signs and official communication, aligning with transportation safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Public Transit

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 3906: Need for Speed Act

The Need for Speed Act (S 3906) requires the U.S. Department of Transportation to develop a national infrastructure intelligence tool in partnership with a university transportation research institute. This tool will integrate existing public data - such as traffic speeds, crash records, truck parking availability, freight movement, and highway condition reports - to help transportation agencies identify congestion causes, measure impacts, and deploy solutions more quickly. It directly affects federal, state, and local transportation agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional coalitions that manage roads and traffic systems. The tool must be updated annually using $50 million in Highway Trust Fund funding over five years, leveraging current data systems like the Federal Highway Administration’s performance monitoring tools.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDevelops national tool to integrate traffic/safety data for congestion solutions, advancing infrastructure efficiency and safety95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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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

Sub-Topics Climate Change

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