Issues / Issue · Aug 3 – Oct 7, 2026
Members of Congress are announcing federal transportation funding totaling over $161 million for various projects including highway repairs, transit systems, and airport improvements across multiple states. Democrats introduced bills to improve public transit efficiency and modernize aviation infrastructure, while Republicans advanced proposals for air traffic control modernization and battery shipping safety. A Democratic senator criticized a Trump administration proposal to tie transit funding to demographic factors.
AI summary of the releases below · Oct 8, 2026
| Action type | Wk ofJul 10 | Wk ofJul 17 | Wk ofJul 24 | Wk ofJul 3117 | Wk ofAug 725 | Wk ofAug 1433 | Wk ofAug 2116 | Wk ofAug 2817 | Wk ofSep 418 | Wk ofSep 1125 | Wk ofSep 1811 | Wk ofSep 2525 | Wk ofOct 210 | Total |
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| Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials | 13 | |||||||||||||
| HearingsHeld, testified or questioned | 2 | |||||||||||||
| StatementsResponses to news | 1 | |||||||||||||
| CriticizedA policy, decision or person | 3 | |||||||||||||
| PraisedCredit for a decision or person | 5 | |||||||||||||
| Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits | 23 | |||||||||||||
| Announced fundingGrants and approvals | +8 | +18 | +1 | +2 | +1 | +3 | +4 | 121 | ||||||
| Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed | 29 |
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Criticized Trump administration proposal to tie transit funding to regional birth and marriage rates.
Held roundtable with Ohio trucking industry leaders to discuss economic challenges.
Hosted Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to highlight federal transportation infrastructure investments in Arkansas.
Passed bipartisan resolution promoting road safety and honoring emergency responders and roadside workers.
Urged state leaders to expand and modernize Hudson-Bergen Light Rail transit system.
DTorres CA $25M
Announced $25 million federal transportation grant for State Route 71 freeway project in Pomona.
Sent letter to FAA demanding it maintain critical air safety technology at Albuquerque airport.
DGottheimer NJ $500K
Secured $500,000 in federal transit security funding for Lackawanna Railway station development.
DWarnock GA $11.3M
Secured $11.3 million in federal funding for roadway improvements in Savannah.
RBritt AL $3.2B
Senator Britt attended groundbreaking for $3.2 billion Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project.
RCollins ME $27.8M
Announced $27.8 million federal grant to restore 44 miles of Interstate 295 in Maine.
DLee PA, DDeluzio PA $11M
Announced $11 million in federal funding for runway safety upgrades at Pittsburgh International Airport.
DSchiff CA $25M
Announced $25 million federal grant for State Route 71 freeway expansion in Pomona.
DBooker NJ $7.2M
Announced $7.2 million federal grant to connect Millville Executive Airport to regional highway network.
Introduced Better Transit for Riders Act to improve public transportation efficiency and coordination.
Introduced Battery Safety Placarding Act requiring shipping labels for lithium-ion battery containers.
RSchmitt MO $42.1M
Announced $42.1 million federal grant for Interstate 70 improvements near St. Louis airport.
Sent letter to FAA and DOT urging action to reduce airplane noise around JFK and LaGuardia.
RCiscomani AZ $2M
Secured $2 million in federal funding for Buffalo Soldier Trail design and reconstruction.
DLuján NM, DVasquez NM $10M
Secured $10 million in federal funding to repair roads supporting nuclear waste facility operations.
Introduced bipartisan bill to increase Federal Rail Administration inspector pay for first time since 1979.
RRogers KY $85M
Announced $85 million federal transportation grant for Somerset's Northern Bypass project.
RWicker MS $44M
Announced $44 million federal roadway investment for DeSoto County, Mississippi.
DCantwell WA $22B
Celebrated debut of new Amtrak Airo trains on Pacific Northwest Cascades route funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
RSchmitt MO $30B
Introduced bill to invest $30 billion in air traffic control and airport infrastructure.
DHeinrich NM $10M
Announced $10 million in federal funding to repair roads serving the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.
RRouzer NC $3M
Announced $3 million FAA grant for aircraft apron expansion at Wilmington International Airport.
DPressley MA $20M
Announced lawsuit challenging Trump administration's withdrawal of $20 million street improvement grant for Roxbury.
DOlszewski MD, DHoyer MD, DVan Hollen MD, DElfreth MD
Maryland delegation met to discuss Port of Baltimore infrastructure and modernization priorities.
Passed two bipartisan bills supporting aviation workforce health and strengthening aviation safety.
RPfluger TX $20M
Secured $20 million for San Angelo infrastructure improvements near Goodfellow Air Force Base.
Introduced bipartisan bill creating federal grant program for rural transportation infrastructure and ride-share services.
Announced support for DOT's SMART initiative for air traffic control improvements in Pennsylvania.
Cosponsored bipartisan bill to streamline environmental reviews for transit projects.
DDavids KS $13.2M
Announced $13.2 million federal grant for Johnson County Airport runway and infrastructure upgrades.
DCantwell WA $25M
Announced $25 million federal grant for Lummi Island ferry and dock upgrades.
DElfreth MD, DMcClain Delaney MD, DOlszewski MD $33.9M
Announced $33.9 million in federal funding for Maryland airport infrastructure upgrades.
RTuberville AL $2.52B
Praised Trump administration's $2.52 billion loan for Mobile Bay Bridge project.
Highlighted House committee passage of Rural Airport Infrastructure Support Act for territories.
Met with rail union leaders to discuss surface transportation reauthorization and rail safety.
DBudzinski IL $22.9M
Announced $22.9 million in FAA funding for airport infrastructure upgrades in Illinois.
Advanced bipartisan bill to enhance air traffic controller training and technology.
DGarcía IL $5.5M
Secured $5.5 million federal grant for Midway Airport taxiway and pavement improvements.
DFetterman PA $82M
Celebrated Pittsburgh Regional Transit's $82 million federal grant for light rail replacement.
DDexter OR $7.7M
Announced $7.7 million in federal funding for Portland-area airport infrastructure improvements.
Questioned FAA Administrator on Fiscal Year 2027 budget request at appropriations hearing.
Encouraged FAA to increase federal investment at Ontario International Airport and support aviation workers.
DDuckworth IL $66.3M
Announced $66.3 million in federal funding for Illinois airport infrastructure improvements.
DMerkley OR, DWyden OR $7.7M
Announced $7.7 million in federal funding for Portland-area airport infrastructure.
Urged Congress to pass bipartisan aviation safety legislation following Flight 5342 collision.
DOlszewski MD, DMcClain Delaney MD, DVan Hollen MD $48.1M
Announced $48 million in federal funding for ADA accessibility upgrades at Maryland MARC stations.
Visited Hampton Roads with Federal Highway Administrator to highlight infrastructure projects.
RLangworthy NY $13.5M
Announced $13.6 million in federal aviation grants for three airports.
DSchumer NY $33.7M
Announced $33.7 million in federal funding for Upstate New York airport infrastructure projects.
Highlighted success of Johnson County airport shuttle pilot program and called for expanded transit.
RLankford OK $409M
Secured $409 million federal transportation grant for Roosevelt Bridge replacement project.
DPanetta CA $3.1M
Secured $3.1 million in federal funding for airport infrastructure improvements.
Introduced bill to modernize drone safety requirements as airspace risks increase.
Introduced bill to improve safety at Reagan National Airport after 2025 collision.
Sent letter opposing removal of bike safety resources and funding from federal transportation programs.
DFetterman PA $80M
Secured $80 million for accessibility improvements at Philadelphia trolley stations.
Celebrated broadband expansion project delivering fiber to 5,000 rural locations.
DDuckworth IL $68.2M
Announced $68.2 million in federal funding for accessible transit upgrades in Illinois.
RHusted OH $20M
Secured $20 million in federal funding for Cleveland transit authority ADA platform rehabilitation.
DGonzalez TX $2.5M
Announced $2.5 million in federal funding for Brownsville public works infrastructure project.
Introduced bipartisan bill to establish FAA training program allowing air traffic controllers to observe pilots during flights.
DGillen NY $250K
Announced $250,000 in federal funding for accessibility upgrades at Bellerose LIRR station.
DKrishnamoorthi IL $250K
Secured $250,000 to build safer Fox River Trail segment in Batavia.
DSchumer NY $1.4M
Announced $1.4 million in federal funding for Piseco Airport pavement rehabilitation.
Introduced bill to strengthen federal enforcement against chameleon carriers exploiting transportation registration systems.
DFetterman PA, RMcCormick PA $96M
Announced $96 million in federal grants for Pittsburgh and Philadelphia transit vehicle replacement.
DPadilla CA $150M
Announced nearly $150 million in federal funding for Los Angeles Metro Vermont Transit Corridor Bus Rapid Transit project.
DLee PA, DDeluzio PA $82.8M
Announced $82.8 million federal funding to replace Pittsburgh light rail vehicles.
DDurbin IL, DDuckworth IL, DSorensen IL
Announced federal funding extension for Chicago-Quad Cities passenger rail project.
Held transportation roundtable discussing infrastructure investment and reauthorization.
Celebrated groundbreaking of Blatnik Bridge replacement project after securing federal funding.
DDeluzio PA $1.3M
Delivered $1.3 million in federal funding for school safety improvements.
Secured federal funding and celebrated groundbreaking of Blatnik Bridge replacement project.
RWittman VA $2.6M
Secured $2.64 million in community project funding for Henrico County sidewalk improvements.
DMcClain Delaney MD, DVan Hollen MD $240K
Announced $240,000 in federal funding for Frederick Municipal Airport air traffic control tower upgrades.
DGaramendi CA $500K
Secured $500,000 for El Cerrito BART station energy efficiency and public safety improvements.
DDuckworth IL $18M
Celebrated grand opening of Southern Illinois Multimodal Station with $18 million in secured federal funding.
Celebrated groundbreaking of advanced air mobility pilot program at Louisiana airport.
DDurbin IL, DDuckworth IL $696M
Requested information from FRA and Amtrak on plans to relocate Chicago maintenance facility.
Hosted Transportation Secretary at Norfolk International Airport to discuss infrastructure and staffing.
Convened transportation officials panel on Olympic Games readiness after World Cup.
DSykes OH $250K
Secured $250,000 for Clinton Road Rehabilitation Project in Village of Clinton.
DThompson CA $850K
Secured $850,000 for Lake County road widening and resurfacing project on South Main Street.
Toured infrastructure with Transportation Secretary to highlight bridge and airport improvements needed.
DOssoff GA $4M
Announced $4 million in federal funding to upgrade Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
RMcGuire VA $8M
Announced $8 million federal grant for Lynchburg Regional Airport terminal upgrades.
RMurkowski AK $410M
Welcomed $410 million in federal funding for Alaska Marine Highway System.
DPallone NJ $9.6M
Announced $9.6 million federal grant for Carteret Ferry Service expansion project.
Introduced legislation to establish federal vehicle safety standards as nationwide standards.
Praised Chicago O'Hare Airport's resequencing of terminal construction project.
DCantwell WA $5.2M
Announced $5.2 million in shipyard infrastructure grants for six Washington shipyards.
RCiscomani AZ $1.6M
Secured $1.6 million for air traffic control tower development at Pinal Airpark.
Promoted policy to address Utah's growth and affordable housing with transportation leaders.
DBaldwin WI $140M
Secured $140 million for passenger rail locomotive updates serving Midwest routes.
DPanetta CA $3.9M
Announced $3.9 million in federal funding for Paso Robles Airport taxiway rehabilitation.
DPanetta CA, DCarbajal CA $2.4M
Announced $2.3 million in federal funding for Monterey Regional Airport terminal construction.
DKelly AZ, DGallego AZ $32M
Celebrated $32 million federal grant for Tucson International Airport's new runway construction.
DPadilla CA $150M
Announced over $150 million in federal funding for Amtrak Pacific Surfliner route upgrades.
DWhitehouse RI $13.5M
Steered $13.5 million in federal funding to upgrade Providence Ferry Terminal.
DDeluzio PA $850K
Secured $850,000 in federal funding for Penn Hills Verona Road Bridge replacement.
DKaine VA, DWarner VA $68M
Announced $68 million in federal funding to modernize Jamestown-Scotland Ferry in Virginia.
Secured $13.5 million federal funding for Providence Ferry Terminal upgrades.
DMurray WA $29.3M
Secured $29.3 million in federal grants for Washington state ferry systems.
DSchiff CA $42M
Announced $42 million in federal funding for Amtrak Gold Runner safety and infrastructure upgrades.
DMoulton MA $36.9B
Applauded Harvard Kennedy School study showing North South Rail Link would provide $36.9 billion in benefits.
DSchneider IL, DDurbin IL, DDuckworth IL $8M
Announced $7.95 million in federal funding for runway improvements at two Illinois airports.
DFigures AL $8.5M
Announced $8.5 million in federal funding for Montgomery Regional Airport runway renovations.
DMarkey MA $8M
Announced nearly $8 million in federal funding for GreenTech Park roadway in Worcester.
RCollins ME, IKing ME $48.1M
Secured $48.1 million in federal funding for new Amtrak Downeaster station in Portland, Maine.
DWarner VA $17M
Announced over $17 million in federal funding for Virginia passenger rail improvements.
DDurbin IL, DQuigley IL $696.3M
Announced $696 million in federal funding for Amtrak modernization projects in Chicago.
DPadilla CA, DSchiff CA $109M
Announced nearly $109 million in FAA grants for California airport modernization.
DTrahan MA $139.6M
Announced $140 million federal funding for Haverhill Commuter Rail line improvements.
DKaptur OH $290K
Announced $289,597 in FAA funding for Northwest Ohio airport improvements.
DSchumer NY $6.5M
Announced $6.5 million federal funding for Ithaca airport snow removal equipment facility.
Reintroduced legislation to protect airline passengers and crew from toxic cabin air.
DSchumer NY $5.4M
Announced $5.3 million federal funding for Upstate New York airport safety and modernization projects.
RBarrett MI $15.3M
Welcomed Transportation Secretary to mid-Michigan to highlight infrastructure investments and air safety efforts.
Joined letter demanding Trump administration stop delaying public transit projects.
DLarsen WA $7.2M
Announced $7.2 million in federal transit funding for Washington State Ferries routes.
RCiscomani AZ $3M
Secured $3 million in federal funding for Marana interstate interchange traffic improvement project.
RHusted OH $40M
Secured $40 million in federal funding for Fairfield's Symmes Road Grade Separation project.
DStanton AZ $1.9B
Joined letter demanding FTA and OMB release $1.9 billion in transit infrastructure funding.
Visited KC Streetcar to highlight bipartisan infrastructure investments in local public transit.
Reintroduced bill to protect airline passengers and crew from toxic cabin air through FAA monitoring and reporting.
RSullivan AK $2.3M
Announced $2.3 million in federal grants for Seward shipyard upgrades and maritime infrastructure.
RCollins ME $5.5M
Announced $5.5 million in FAA grants for Bangor International Airport infrastructure improvements.
DGonzalez TX $3.7M
Announced $3.7 million in transportation funding for South Texas public transit projects.
DCarbajal CA $1.3M
Announced $1.3 million in federal funding for Santa Barbara Airport infrastructure upgrades.
DPanetta CA $250K
Secured $250,000 federal funding for traffic safety improvements in Capitola.
RCiscomani AZ $6.8M
Secured nearly $7 million in federal funding for Eloy street infrastructure improvements.
Sent letter to FAA opposing proposed Phoenix flight path changes that would increase noise pollution.
Reintroduced bill to modernize federal road design standards for pedestrian safety.
DHernández Rivera PR $850K
Visited San Sebastián and announced $850,000 in federal funding for economic development.
Celebrated Amtrak's addition of daily service on Pennsylvanian route following prior federal rail investment.
Demanded DOT and DOD briefing on military jamming technology's role in New Mexico plane crash.
Sent letter to FMCSA requesting information on undercounting of large truck and bus crash data.
Introduced bipartisan bill to expand low-cost financing for transportation infrastructure.
Urged airport authority to reverse plan to privatize 700+ federal security officer jobs.
Introduced bipartisan legislation to improve airport surface safety and reduce runway incursions.
DMarkey MA, DPressley MA $25B
Released report on fare-free transit success; pushed $25 billion Freedom to Move Act.
DPeters MI $12.5M
Secured $12.5 million in federal funding for roadway safety projects in Ingham County.
DGaramendi CA $850K
Secured $850,000 in federal funding for Highway 37 diverging diamond interchange project.
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