Transportation (Roads & Highways)

in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2026

HR 10307: Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access Act

The Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access Act amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to allow local residents of Anaktuvuk Pass to use snowmobiles, motorboats, and various off-road vehicles for subsistence purposes. This change overrides existing restrictions that generally prohibit such vehicle use on federal lands in the area. The bill directly affects residents who rely on these modes of transportation to hunt, fish, or gather food. It also specifies that certain other provisions regarding land management do not apply to these authorized subsistence activities.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill overrides existing restrictions on motorized vehicle use in a conservation area, potentially increasing environmental impact to allow subsistence access.65% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill expands access to snowmobiles and motorboats for subsistence, directly enhancing transportation capabilities for local residents.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10241: I–47 Future Interstate Act of 2026

The I-47 Future Interstate Act of 2026 designates a specific stretch of United States Route 287 as a high-priority transportation corridor. This route runs from State Highway 87 in Port Arthur, Texas, to United States Route 89 in Choteau, Montana. The bill formally assigns the number I-47 to this designated path within the national interstate highway system.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill designates a specific route as a high-priority transportation corridor within the national interstate system, directly advancing highway infrastructure planning.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Ports Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Aug 13, 2026

HR 10102: Data Center Community Reinvestment Act of 2026

The Data Center Community Reinvestment Act of 2026 imposes a federal excise tax of one cent per kilowatt-hour on electricity consumed by data centers with a peak power load exceeding one megawatt. The revenue generated from this tax is divided equally among five specific government funds: the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Housing Trust Fund, the Hazardous Substance Superfund, the Highway Trust Fund, and a newly established Energy Technology Trust Fund. This legislation directly affects large-scale data center operators by adding a cost to their energy usage, while directing the collected funds toward infrastructure, environmental cleanup, housing, and energy technology initiatives.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill imposes a new federal excise tax on data centers, which is a direct increase in taxation rather than a reduction or relief.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill explicitly directs 20% of tax revenue to the Housing Trust Fund, which supports affordable housing development, thereby advancing the topic.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill directs one-fifth of tax revenue to the Highway Trust Fund, which directly funds transportation infrastructure projects.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Housing Finance Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Aug 3, 2026

HR 10033: AV Emergency Response Coordination Act

The AV Emergency Response Coordination Act requires manufacturers and operators of autonomous vehicles to provide emergency responders with detailed guides and rescue sheets detailing how to safely interact with these vehicles during incidents. These documents must outline procedures for communicating with the vehicle, assessing its operational status, accessing occupants, and recovering data, and they must be submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and made publicly available online. The bill also mandates that autonomous vehicle operators maintain a 24/7 hotline for emergency coordination and comply with geofence notices issued by government agencies to restrict vehicle movement in specific areas during emergencies. Furthermore, the Administrator is tasked with establishing uniform standards for emergency response procedures within two years, after which compliance with these standards becomes mandatory for operating or selling autonomous vehicles on public roads.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates safety protocols and data access procedures for autonomous vehicles, enhancing public safety and emergency response capabilities.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by mandating emergency response guides for autonomous vehicles, improving responder interaction and occupant recovery.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Autonomous Vehicles Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Tags Emergency Management Public Safety

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in committee · United States · House Aug 6, 2026

HR 10050: Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act of 2026, aims to standardize how motor vehicle safety rules are applied across the United States. It directly affects vehicle manufacturers and legal proceedings by modifying federal law to explicitly exempt companies from liability when they meet existing safety standards set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The key provision prevents courts from using common law lawsuits to require vehicles to exceed these established federal safety requirements, thereby reducing legal uncertainty for interstate commerce. By clarifying that compliance with federal standards is sufficient, the legislation seeks to prevent additional lawsuits that could disrupt the national vehicle market.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by standardizing vehicle safety standards and protecting manufacturers, which strengthens overall road safety infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 5203: TURBO Act

The TURBO Act expands tax-exempt financing options for specific transportation projects to encourage investment in urban transit and freight infrastructure. It directly affects state and local governments issuing bonds to fund these initiatives by raising the maximum borrowing limit for highway and freight transfer facilities from $30 billion to $45 billion. Additionally, the bill allows tax-exempt bonds to be used for purchasing rolling stock like trains and permits high-speed intercity rail projects to have a maximum speed limit of 110 miles per hour instead of 150. These changes apply to any bonds issued after the law is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases borrowing limits and expands tax-exempt financing to fund transportation infrastructure, directly strengthening state/local budgets and public services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expands tax-exempt financing and borrowing limits to fund urban transit, freight infrastructure, and rolling stock purchases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Procurement Rail Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 28, 2026

S 5150: SAFE Act

The Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement Act creates a new category called "chameleon carriers" to identify trucking companies that repeatedly change their legal identity to avoid safety penalties, insurance hikes, or enforcement actions. To combat this, the bill requires the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to develop a specialized automated tool that analyzes business data to detect these patterns during the registration process. The legislation also mandates a study by the Government Accountability Office to estimate the number of such carriers and their impact on road safety, along with an appeals process for applicants denied registration based on the tool's findings.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enhances workplace safety by targeting unsafe trucking practices and preventing companies from evading penalties, directly protecting workers.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by targeting fraudulent trucking practices and mandating automated detection tools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 5181: MAP Roads Act

The MAP Roads Act creates a pilot program that provides federal grants to states to help digitize and map county roads, directly affecting state and local transportation agencies. To receive funding, states must demonstrate they can distribute money to counties and maintain a centralized, publicly accessible online database for road data. The program prioritizes states with significant gaps in digital road records and requires that the resulting data be compatible with popular mapping platforms and updated at least once a year. Authorized funding of $20 million annually from 2026 to 2031 will support these efforts, while the bill explicitly ensures it does not change existing laws regarding road ownership or jurisdiction.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds digitization of road data and mandates a public online database, directly advancing technology infrastructure and digital accessibility.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides federal grants to digitize and map county roads, enhancing transportation infrastructure and data accessibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 5114: PATH Act

The PATH Act modifies federal funding rules for fixed guideway transit projects, such as light rail and subway lines, to better support high-growth communities. It allows agencies to use population density, population growth rates, and local development plans when forecasting how many people will use a new transit line. By updating these criteria, the bill aims to make it easier for cities with rapidly growing populations to qualify for capital investment grants. This change directly affects transit agencies and local governments seeking federal money to build or expand rail systems in expanding areas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases federal funding availability for transit projects in high-growth communities, strengthening fiscal support for public infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modifies funding rules to better support high-growth communities and expand fixed guideway transit projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9852: Slow Down Act

The Slow Down Act directs the federal government to fund programs that require the installation of active intelligent speed assistance technology in vehicles driven by individuals with repeated or severe speeding violations. This technology automatically limits a vehicle's speed to prevent it from exceeding the legal limit. The bill aims to improve highway safety by targeting drivers who have a history of ignoring speed limits and mandating that their cars enforce compliance electronically.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds active intelligent speed assistance technology to improve highway safety and reduce speeding violations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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