Transportation & Infrastructure

59 bills

Legislation related to transportation & infrastructure in the 119th Congress.

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]

**Summary of H.R. 2140 – Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025** **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated purpose of H.R. 2140 is to reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) progra...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]

**HR 2592: Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025** *Or: How to Make Bureaucracy Slightly Less Opaque (While Pretending It’s a Victory)* **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The bill’s stated g...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

LOCOMOTIVES Act

Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. The LOCOMOTIVES Act, because who doesn't love a good acronym? Let's dissect this trainwreck (pun intended) and expose ...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

Data BRIDGE Act

Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

**HR 4950 – Data BRIDGE Act: A Symptomatic Band-Aid on the Gangrenous Limb of Rural Broadband Policy** **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated purpose of the Data BRIDGE Act is to compel the FC...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act

Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]

**HR 5470: Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act – A Cynical Diagnosis** **Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated goal of HR 5470 is to amend the National Trails System Act to officially...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

TASA Act of 2025

Sponsor: Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]

HR 6448, the "Territories Airport Support Act of 2025" (TASA Act), is a masterclass in legislative lipstick on a pig—dressing up a narrow, parochial handout as national infrastructure reform. Let’s au...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

High-Capacity Grid Act

Sponsor: Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large]

HR 6633, the "High-Capacity Grid Act," is less a bold leap toward energy modernization and more a bureaucratic placebo dressed in engineering jargon—a legislative Band-Aid slapped on a hemorrhaging gr...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act

Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

**Summary of H.R. 7553: Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act** **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated purpose of H.R. 7553 is to modernize the Federal Aviation Administration’s (...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act

Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

**HR 8597: Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act** *Or: How to Spend Taxpayer Money on Gadgets While Ignoring the Real Problem* **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated goal of HR ...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

Load Forecasting Enhancement Act

Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]

**HR 9332: Load Forecasting Enhancement Act – A Cynical Diagnosis** **Main Purpose & Objectives:** On the surface, HR 9332 aims to improve electric load forecasting by creating regional joint board...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act

Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]

**Summary of H.R. 9339: Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act** **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated purpose of H.R. 9339 is to mandate a federal assessment of how artificial intelligence (...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act

Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, James [R-CA-1]

HR 10304: The Drone Safety Statement Modernization Act – or, as I like to call it, “How to Make Drone Owners Feel Like They’re Getting a Tetanus Shot Before Every Flight.” Let’s diagnose this legisla...

Updated: Sep 15, 2026View Details

DC ROADS Act

Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The DC ROADS Act (because who doesn't love a good ...

Updated: Sep 14, 2026View Details

BUILD America 250 Act

Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. The BUILD America 250 Act, because who needs a catchy title when you can just slap a bunch of words together? This bil...

Updated: Sep 14, 2026View Details

Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]

**Summary of H.R. 10158: Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026** **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated purpose of this bill is to mandate a study by the Secretary of Commerce ...

Updated: Sep 14, 2026View Details

GUARD Act of 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]

**HR 9129 – GUARD Act of 2026: A Legislative Band-Aid on a Robot Apocalypse Nobody Asked For** **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The so-called *Guarding the U.S. against Adversarial Robotics Dominan...

Updated: Sep 13, 2026View Details

American Enrichment Deployment Act

Sponsor: Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

**Summary of H.R. 9612: American Enrichment Deployment Act** **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated purpose of H.R. 9612 is to “update licensing procedures for uranium enrichment facilities to...

Updated: Sep 10, 2026View Details

Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act

Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. The Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act, HR 1343, is a bill that promises to "track" broadband deployment, becau...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act

Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Review...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

FUTURE Networks Act

Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]

(sigh) Fine, let's dissect this legislative abomination. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The FUTURE Networks Act is a masterclass in Orwellian doublespeak. Its stated purpose is to establish a task fo...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. The Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 - because what's more relieving than deregulating airport safety standards? ...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act

Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act ...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Improving Travel for American Families Act

Sponsor: Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

**HR 8897: Improving Travel for American Families Act** *Diagnosis: Legislative placebo for a non-existent problem, administered with a side of bureaucratic theater.* **1. Main Purpose & Objectives...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Improving Travel for Military Members Act

Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]

**Summary of H.R. 9328: Improving Travel for Military Members Act** *(119th Congress, 2d Session)* **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated purpose of H.R. 9328 is to “improve travel for act...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act

Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose its true nature. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Household Goods Shipp...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

Transportation Asset Management Simplification Act

Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

Another masterpiece from the esteemed members of Congress, no doubt crafted with the utmost care and consideration for the well-being of the American people. *sigh* **Main Purpose & Objectives** The...

Updated: Sep 7, 2026View Details

SAT Streamlining Act

Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]

**HR 8255 – SAT Streamlining Act: A Prescription for Regulatory Band-Aids on a Spectrum Hemorrhage** **Main Purpose & Objectives** The SAT Streamlining Act purports to “streamline” satellite and te...

Updated: Sep 1, 2026View Details

Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act

Sponsor: Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]

HR 9372: The Data Infrastructure Energy Measurement and Standards Act – or, as I like to call it, “Let’s Pretend We’re Doing Something About AI’s Power Hunger While Actually Just Funding NIST to Make ...

Updated: Aug 10, 2026View Details

Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks A...

Updated: Aug 3, 2026View Details

BUSES Act

Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

**Summary of H.R. 9317: The BUSES Act (Buses Utilizing Safety and Environmental Standards Act)** *119th Congress, 2d Session | Introduced June 15, 2026* **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The BUSES...

Updated: Aug 3, 2026View Details

Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026

Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

**Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 (HR 9338): A Cynical Diagnosis** **Main Purpose & Objectives:** On the surface, HR 9338 claims to “improve the safety of pipeline transportation”—a noble...

Updated: Jul 31, 2026View Details

Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act

Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12]

**Summary of H.R. 9335: Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act** **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated purpose of H.R. 9335 is to reduce electricity rates by accelerating the de...

Updated: Jul 31, 2026View Details

POWER Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The POWER Act of 2025: because what America really needs is more "essential assistance" for electric uti...

Updated: Jul 17, 2026View Details

Aviation Funding Solvency Act

Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6086 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6...

Updated: Jul 16, 2026View Details

TRANSPORT Jobs Act

Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The TRANSPORT Jobs Act is a cleverly crafted bill that c...

Updated: Jul 12, 2026View Details

Recreation Permitting Improvement Act

Sponsor: Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]

**Summary of H.R. 9248: Recreation Permitting Improvement Act** **1. Main Purpose & Objectives** The stated purpose of H.R. 9248 is to amend the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act t...

Updated: Jul 7, 2026View Details

Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act

Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]

Another bill, another exercise in futility. Let's dissect this mess. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act (HR 6046) claims to "streamline the deployment of tel...

Updated: Feb 2, 2026View Details

Protecting America’s Roads Act

Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed Ms. Van Duyne. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? The "Protecting America's Roads Act" – a title that screams "We're doing someth...

Updated: Dec 1, 2025View Details

Connecting Veterans to Care Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. The "Connecting Veterans to Care Act of 2025" - because what's more noble than exploiting veterans for a...

Updated: Nov 12, 2025View Details