Transportation (Freight)

in committee · United States · Senate Oct 14, 2025

S 1442: Combating Trafficking in Transportation Act

This bill requires the installation of human trafficking awareness signs at rest stops and welcome centers along interstate highways. It adds a new project category to federal transportation funding programs specifically for procuring and installing these signs. The bill also expands a Department of Transportation advisory committee to include state transportation departments, mandating their appointment within 9 months of enactment. These changes directly affect state transportation agencies managing rest stops and travelers using interstate highway facilities.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates federal transportation funds for trafficking awareness signs at rest stops, expanding infrastructure safety initiatives within transportation programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Freight Ports

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in committee · United States · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6642: ROUTE Act

The ROUTE Act allows drivers aged 18 to 20 who hold a commercial driver's license (CDL) limited to intrastate driving to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce within a 150-mile radius of their regular work location. To qualify, drivers must return to their work location within 14 consecutive hours of departure, have at least 10 hours off duty between shifts, and maintain their work location within the same state as their intrastate CDL. This bill directly affects young truck drivers seeking expanded work opportunities while maintaining existing CDL restrictions. It creates a limited interstate pathway without changing the requirement for an intrastate CDL.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllows young CDL holders to operate interstate within safety conditions (14-hour limit, 10-hour rest), enhancing transportation safety standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Freight Roads & Highways

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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

Sub-Topics Freight

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in committee · United States · House Dec 1, 2025

HR 5767: Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025

This bill requires all commercial driver's license (CDL) tests - including knowledge tests, entry-level training exams, and third-party provider assessments - to be administered exclusively in English. It also mandates that new CDL applicants must hold a regular driver's license for at least one year prior to receiving a CDL, affecting most first-time commercial drivers. The Secretary of Transportation can revoke a state's authority to issue non-domiciled CDLs or commercial learner's permits (CLPs) if the state fails to comply with these requirements. These provisions directly impact new CDL applicants, particularly non-English speakers and those without prior driving experience.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill restricts CDL testing to English only and adds licensing requirements, limiting opportunities for non-English speakers and increasing barriers to employment for commercial drivers.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnhances commercial driver safety through standardized English testing and mandatory prior license experience, directly strengthening transportation safety regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Freight

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 10, 2025

S 2758: Freight RAILCAR Act of 2025

S 2758 creates a 10% federal tax credit for businesses that modernize or replace qualified freight railcars, directly affecting railroad operators and freight railcar owners. The credit covers expenses for new railcars meeting specific performance standards (8% capacity increase or AAR/HM-251 safety standards) or modernizing existing cars, with a limit of 1,000 qualifying railcars per taxpayer annually. To qualify, railcars must replace two scrapped cars from the previous 48 months and be built in approved facilities. The credit applies only to railcars placed in service after December 2024, expiring three years after enactment, and requires annual reporting on credit usage and railcar replacement impacts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates 10% federal tax credit for railcar modernization, reducing business tax liability. Directly provides tax relief aligning with Budget & Taxes support indicators.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides 10% tax credit for modernizing freight railcars meeting safety/performance standards, directly advancing transportation infrastructure and safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Freight Rail

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passed · United States · House Sep 9, 2025

HR 3055: TRANSPORT Jobs Act

HR 3055, the TRANSPORT Jobs Act, requires the Secretary of Transportation to create an action plan within 30 days of enactment to help transitioning military service members and veterans enter supply chain careers (like trucking, rail, and logistics). The plan must identify barriers veterans face in hiring, challenges employers encounter, and high-demand regions, while highlighting transferable skills and existing program gaps. It will recommend specific steps for the Transportation, Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Labor departments to improve recruitment, training, and retention of veterans in supply chain jobs. The bill directly affects veterans seeking these careers and supply chain employers needing qualified workers.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates action plan to help veterans transition into supply chain careers, addressing hiring barriers and identifying employment gaps in high-demand sectors.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates action plan to help veterans enter transportation supply chain careers (trucking, rail, logistics), addressing workforce needs in the sector.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly requires action plan to help veterans enter supply chain careers by identifying barriers and recommending solutions, directly supporting veteran employment transition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Ports Rail Military Families Veteran Education Veteran Employment

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2025

HR 2755: Lowboy Auto Hauler Fairness Act of 2025

HR 2755, the Lowboy Auto Hauler Fairness Act of 2025, modifies federal trucking regulations to specifically address lowboy trailers used for transporting assembled vehicles. It defines "lowboy trailer" and creates a new exception allowing truck-tractor-lowboy trailer combinations with specific overhang limits (front under 4 feet, rear under 6 feet) to operate without being subject to standard vehicle length restrictions. The bill also exempts these lowboy trailers from the rear overhang flag requirements under federal regulations. This directly affects auto haulers who use lowboy trailers for transporting vehicles, providing regulatory clarity and flexibility for their operations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modifies trucking regulations to exempt lowboy trailers from overhang restrictions, easing operational requirements for auto haulers and facilitating vehicle transportation logistics.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 30, 2025

S 1536: Building Ships in America Act of 2025

The Building Ships in America Act of 2025 creates a tax credit for investments in U.S. shipbuilding, equal to 33% of the cost of building qualifying vessels, with potential additional credits (up to 5% for U.S. insurance and 2% for U.S. classification standards). To qualify, vessels must be U.S. flag cargo ships built in the U.S., operating in U.S. foreign trade, meeting specific safety requirements, and operating under a 10-year agreement with the Maritime Administration. The bill also establishes a separate credit for shipyard construction and excludes certain maritime security payments from taxable income. These provisions aim to strengthen the U.S. maritime industry by making domestic shipbuilding more economically attractive while meeting national security requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 33% tax credit for U.S. shipbuilding, advancing fiscal incentive policy through targeted tax relief for qualifying businesses.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds U.S. shipbuilding via tax credits (33% cost) for maritime transportation infrastructure, directly advancing vessel construction and U.S. flag cargo operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Freight Ports

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 2391: Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act of 2025

HR 2391 creates a new $7,500 federal tax credit for eligible commercial truck drivers in 2025, increasing to $10,000 for new drivers. To qualify, drivers must hold a Class A commercial driver’s license, operate qualifying tractor-trailers, earn under $135,000 annually (for joint filers), and drive at least 1,900 hours yearly (or average 40 hours weekly). Special rules apply for apprenticeship program participants and drivers with fewer than 1,420 hours. The credit expires after 2026 and adjusts annually for inflation starting in 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates targeted tax credit ($7,500-$10,000) for middle-income truck drivers earning under $135k, reducing taxable income and aligning with tax relief support indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides direct financial incentives to truck drivers through tax credits, improving compensation and supporting employment in the transportation sector.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides $7,500-$10,000 tax credits for truck drivers to strengthen supply chains, directly supporting transportation workforce stability and infrastructure reliance on commercial freight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Apprenticeships Driver Licensing Freight Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Jun 7, 2025

HR 3799: Executive Order 14286 Act of 2025

This bill codifies Executive Order 14286, which established "commonsense rules of the road for America's truck drivers," making it legally binding law. It directly affects commercial truck drivers by implementing specific operational regulations previously set by the executive order. The bill does not create new rules but formally incorporates the existing order into law, ensuring its requirements have the force of statute. This procedural measure applies to truck drivers operating under the regulations outlined in the April 28, 2025, executive order.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCodifies truck driver safety regulations into law, strengthening operational standards for commercial vehicles under transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Roads & Highways

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