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Bill · H.R. 3331In progress6d agoMariner Exam Modernization Act · Sponsor: Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA) · 2 cosponsors
A working group would approve merchant mariner exam questions before use, while the Coast Guard would plan updates to the test.
Economy & Jobs · Transportation
Bill · H.R. 7254In progress6d agoTo amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge… · Sponsor: Jared Huffman (D-CA) · 11 cosponsors
The Interior Secretary would study whether the roughly 550-mile Bay Area Ridge Trail could become a national scenic trail and report to Congress within three years after enactment.
Environment & Energy · Transportation
Bill · SB 483In progress8d agoDesignate the Captain Curtis Angst Memorial Highway · Sponsor: Kyle Koehler (R) · 3 cosponsors
A stretch of U.S. Route 68 in Clinton County would bear Captain Curtis Angst’s name, and Ohio’s transportation director could add signs.
Bill · H.R. 10902In progress13d agoSafe Transit Act · Sponsor: Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
Transit agencies would face federal funding cuts unless state or local laws meet requirements for fare evasion, bans on violent transit offenders, and bail.
Criminal Justice · Public Safety
Bill · H.R. 10889In progress13d agoGAS Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Brian J. Mast (R-FL)
Individuals would qualify for a federal tax credit equal to personal vehicle fuel and charging costs paid or incurred after December 31, 2026.
Taxes & Budget · Transportation
Bill · H.R. 10881In progress13d ago21st Century Vehicle Choice Act · Sponsor: Greg Landsman (D-OH)
For vehicles put into use after enactment, eligible buyers could claim the new clean vehicle tax credit only once and would face income limits.
Environment & Energy · Taxes & Budget
Bill · H.R. 10897In progress13d agoSami’s Law · Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ) · 1 cosponsor
Ride-hailing companies would run yearly criminal checks and provide trip verification with exceptions, while sellers would need permission to sell company-branded vehicle signs.
Bill · H.R. 952Became law13d agoReversionary Interest Conveyance Act · Sponsor: Doris O. Matsui (D-CA)
The bill would let owners of record of certain Sacramento parcels ask the Interior Department to sell them its land interest, if they pay the appraised value and sale costs.
Consumer Protection · Government & Ethics
Bill · SR 450Adopted16d agoHonoring Matthew Dietrich on his retirement from the Ohio Rail Development Commission. · Sponsors: Rob McColley (R), Tom Patton (R) · 16 cosponsors
Ohio senators adopted a resolution praising Matthew Dietrich’s service at the state rail commission and directing the clerk to send him an official copy.
Bill · H.R. 10845In progress16d agoPort Staffing Reporting Act · Sponsor: Veronica Escobar (D-TX)
Congress would receive yearly assessments of staffing, travel delays, and other operating needs at airports, seaports, and land border crossings managed by Homeland Security.
Government & Ethics · National Security
Bill · H.R. 10811In progress20d agoPARTNER Act · Sponsor: Everton Blair Jr. (D-GA)
Certain transit project grants could cover up to 85% of project costs when recipients agree to help small businesses facing expected transportation disruptions.
Consumer Protection · Economy & Jobs
Bill · H.R. 10797In progress22d agoAerial Transport and High Consequence Infectious Diseases Act · Sponsor: Don Bacon (R-NE)
The Air Force would lead a military program for long-distance flights carrying people with known or suspected especially dangerous infectious diseases.
Healthcare · National Security
Bill · H.R. 10769In progress26d agoSUN Act · Sponsor: Everton Blair Jr. (D-GA)
Energy and broadband facilities would fall under federal highway placement rules, with states able to approve their use of land along federally funded highways.
Environment & Energy · Technology
Bill · H.R. 10782In progress26d agoClean School Bus Reauthorization Act · Sponsor: Jahana Hayes (D-CT) · 2 cosponsors
Congress would replace a five-year date range in the Energy Policy Act with 2027 through 2031 if the school bus proposal becomes law.
Education · Environment & Energy
Bill · SB 477In progress28d agoRevise law regarding electric bicycles, other mobility devices · Sponsor: Bill DeMora (D)
Owners of electric bicycles and low-speed micromobility devices would have to register them before using public roads, starting six months after the law takes effect.
Government & Ethics · Public Safety
Bill · HB 251Became law29d agoRegards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities · Sponsor: Bernie Willis (R) · 5 cosponsors
Starting October 6, 2026, Ohio's signed law would require warrants for certain police drone searches, allow listed exceptions, and require accurate flight records.
Bill · HB 541Became law29d agoDesignate Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway · Sponsor: Riordan McClain (R) · 76 cosponsors
Starting October 6, 2026, part of U.S. Route 42 in Morrow County will carry the name Deputy Daniel “Weston” Sherrer Memorial Highway.
Bill · HB 492Became law29d agoProhibit interfering with motor vehicle-related arrests · Sponsors: Cindy Abrams (R), Sharon Ray (R) · 21 cosponsors
Starting October 6, 2026, drivers and passengers reasonably suspected of vehicle-law violations would need to identify themselves, with limited exceptions for age-related questions.
Criminal Justice · Transportation
Bill · HB 533Became law29d agoRevise list of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide · Sponsor: Kevin Miller (R) · 27 cosponsors
Ohio’s signed law takes effect October 6, 2026, with death and serious injury rules covering operators of mopeds, motor scooters, and other listed vehicles.
Criminal Justice · Public Safety
Bill · H.R. 10753In progress29d agoTribal Veterans Voucher Flexibility Act · Sponsor: Elijah Crane (R-AZ) · 1 cosponsor
If enacted, HUD would set up a voluntary process for tribes to offer unused Tribal HUD–VASH vouchers and for tribes that need them to request vouchers.