Transportation

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 3819: Paving the Way for American Industry Act

This bill amends the Build America, Buy America Act to require that all yellow organic pigments used in road, highway, and airport surface marking paints be classified as "construction materials" for federal procurement purposes. Starting immediately upon enactment, these pigments count as construction materials for water-based paints, with full coverage for all paint formulas taking effect two years later. The bill mandates that such pigments must be "produced in the United States," meaning all manufacturing steps - from initial material combination through chemical synthesis - must occur domestically. This directly affects paint manufacturers and government agencies purchasing road-marking materials, requiring them to source pigments made entirely within U.S. borders.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires US-produced pigments for road/highway marking paints, promoting domestic industry in transportation infrastructure materials.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 10, 2025

S 3413: REPAIR Infrastructure Act

The REPAIR Infrastructure Act (S 3413) reauthorizes a federal program providing $3 billion annually (2027-2031) from the Highway Trust Fund to fund infrastructure projects that restore community connectivity and improve resilience. It allocates $750 million yearly for planning grants and $2.25 billion for capital construction grants, directly affecting state, local, and tribal governments applying for these funds. Key provisions require projects to avoid increasing highway travel lanes and prioritize affordable transportation access, community engagement, and preventing displacement in low-income areas - such as creating safe mobility options to jobs, healthcare, and housing. The program specifically targets "divisive roadway infrastructure" (e.g., highways separating neighborhoods) and mandates applicants demonstrate how projects address historic barriers and support underserved communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3B annually from Highway Trust Fund for infrastructure projects, directly funding state/local government capital construction and planning grants.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds infrastructure projects to restore community connectivity and improve resilience, directly supporting internet access and digital infrastructure development.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds $3B annually via Highway Trust Fund for transportation infrastructure projects, restoring connectivity and improving resilience per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 1, 2025

S 1218: Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025

This bill provides federal funding for transportation projects in cities hosting major international sporting events like the Olympics, Paralympics, or FIFA World Cup. It authorizes up to $50 million annually for grants to states, tribes, and local governments (or their planning organizations) to fund permanent transportation infrastructure and planning within 100 miles of the event site, excluding temporary facilities. The bill also mandates studies by the Commerce Department to examine how hosting these events affects international and domestic travel, tourism business revenue, and employment, with reports due 180 days after the events conclude. These provisions directly support cities bidding to host or already hosting such events, focusing on long-term transportation needs and economic impact analysis.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $50M annually for transportation infrastructure grants, directly funding government spending on public projects for major events.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes $50M in federal grants for permanent transportation infrastructure projects in host cities for major sporting events.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Nov 1, 2025

HR 5897: Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025

This bill requires federal transportation grants to fund the purchase and placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at major transit hubs like bus terminals, train stations, ferry terminals, and highway rest areas on the Interstate System. It mandates that facility operators develop written emergency plans for medical emergencies, including AED use, with guidance from the Transportation Department. The law directs the Transportation Secretary to issue deployment recommendations and technical assistance to help facilities comply. This directly affects interstate transportation facilities and their operators, aiming to improve rapid response to cardiac emergencies in high-traffic public locations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates AED deployment in transit hubs for cardiac emergencies, enhancing public health emergency response infrastructure and improving access to life-saving medical devices in public spaces.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates AED funding at transit hubs via transportation grants, enhancing safety standards in transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Public Transit Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2025

HR 4576: Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2025

This bill amends federal transit grant rules to incentivize local housing policies near transit. It defines "pro-housing policies" as actions removing regulatory barriers (like eliminating parking minimums or streamlining approvals for multi-family housing) and adds a 1-point scoring boost in grant evaluations for projects demonstrating such policies within walking distance of transit. Local governments and developers seeking federal transit capital grants can earn this boost by documenting these policies, with HUD consulted to assess expected housing outcomes. The policy directly affects how transit projects are scored for funding, aiming to align housing production with transit access.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncentivizes removal of regulatory barriers (e.g., parking minimums) for multi-family housing near transit, directly promoting housing development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncentivizes housing near transit via grant scoring boosts, promoting transit-oriented development and sustainable transportation use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning Electric Vehicles Public Transit Rail

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in committee · United States · House May 22, 2025

HR 3572: To make projects in certain counties eligible for funding under the rural surface transportation grant program, and for other purposes.

This bill changes the rural surface transportation grant program to prioritize funding for roads serving high-value agricultural areas. It defines "covered counties" as those with at least $1 billion in annual agricultural production value and $500,000 per square mile in agricultural output (adjusted for inflation). The key provision reserves 10% of annual program funds specifically for projects on "farm-to-market roads" within these covered counties. This directly affects rural counties meeting the agricultural thresholds and their transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring dedicated funding for roads connecting farms to markets.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReserves 10% of rural transportation funds for farm-to-market roads in agricultural counties, directly funding transportation infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Roads & Highways Transportation Funding Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House May 15, 2025

HR 3440: Traffic Safety Enhancement Act of 2025

The Traffic Safety Enhancement Act of 2025 amends the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program to allow states to use federal funds for constructing roundabouts. This change directly affects state transportation departments and local agencies administering federal highway grants. The key provision adds "Construction of roundabouts" as an eligible activity under the program, expanding existing funding options without increasing overall resources. It enables states to allocate block grant funds toward roundabout projects as part of their transportation infrastructure planning.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly adds roundabouts to eligible activities under highway funding, directly enhancing road safety infrastructure without increasing resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 3700: FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026

This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish an independent expert panel within 60 days to review the agency’s Safety Management System (SMS) implementation. The panel will assess how well the FAA complies with its own safety policies, evaluates safety culture, and integrates SMS across all departments (like Air Traffic Organization and Aviation Safety Office), with a focus on four core components: safety policy, risk management, assurance, and promotion. The panel must submit findings and recommendations within 180 days, and the FAA must publish the report publicly, including any dissenting views from panel members. This is a procedural review of the FAA’s existing SMS, not a new safety rule, directly affecting the FAA and aviation stakeholders represented on the panel (e.g., airline pilots, controllers, and industry safety managers).

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates FAA safety management system review to enhance aviation safety standards, aligning with transportation safety indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 18, 2025

S 2911: Streamlining State Highway Safety Submissions Act

This bill streamlines reporting requirements for state highway safety programs. It directs the Transportation Secretary to revise rules so that a triennial management review by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) can satisfy all documentation needs for a state's triennial highway safety plan submission during the same review period. This eliminates duplicate paperwork for states, as they will no longer need to submit separate reports for the same safety plan cycle. The change directly affects all states that submit highway safety plans under federal law.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStreamlines highway safety reporting, eliminating duplicate paperwork to improve efficiency in safety program compliance, enhancing transportation safety processes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 4, 2025

SJRES 47: A joint resolution providing for 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".

This bill (SJRES 47) seeks congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that approved California's stricter vehicle pollution standards. Specifically, it targets the EPA's "Omnibus Low NOx Regulation" for motor vehicles and nonroad engines, which California had submitted for federal approval under waiver authority. If passed, the resolution would block this EPA rule from taking effect, preventing California's state-level pollution controls from being implemented under federal oversight.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA rule approving California's stricter vehicle emissions standards, weakening clean energy regulations and maintaining fossil fuel reliance.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks to block EPA approval of California's stricter vehicle pollution standards (Omnibus Low NOx Regulation), preventing implementation of enhanced emissions controls that would strengthen environmental protections.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA rule approving California's stricter vehicle pollution standards, weakening environmental regulations for transportation vehicles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Vehicle Registration

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