How the conversation moved
Democrat Republican · one dot = one action| Action type | Wk ofSep 3 | Wk ofSep 1011 | Wk ofSep 1715 | Wk ofSep 2417 | Wk ofOct 110 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HearingsHeld, testified or questioned | 2 | |||||
| CriticizedA policy, decision or person | 2 | |||||
| PraisedCredit for a decision or person | 3 | |||||
| Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits | 6 | |||||
| Announced fundingGrants and approvals | 28 | |||||
| Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed | 12 |
Where they stand
Support · 9
- DFetterman PASupports DOT SMART initiative for Pennsylvania airports
- DOssoff GACosponsoring bill to reduce transit project delays
- RTuberville ALApplauded $2.52 billion TIFIA loan for Mobile River Bridge expansion
- RRadewagen ASBacked bill to increase federal airport funding for territories
- DDurbin ILAdvocated for robust surface transportation reauthorization and rail safety
- REmmer MNIntroduced Reclaim Local Control Act to restore local elected officials
- RSheehy MTAdvanced Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act through committee
- DTorres CAUrged FAA to invest in Ontario International Airport and support aviation workers
- DSubramanyam VACalled for comprehensive aviation safety legislation following Flight 5342 collision
Oppose · 2
- DKaine VASlammed Republicans for not funding infrastructure law expiration
- DPressley MAChallenged unlawful withdrawal of $20 million federal grant for street improvements
What each party did · Democrats 31 · Republicans 22
- 1Hearings1
- 2Criticized0
- 1Praised2
- 5Visits and events1
- 17Announced funding11
- 5Filed or pushed bills7
Most active
By state
+21 more with fewer actions
Every action
53 actions · 65 releases- Oct 2, 2026
- Funding
DWarnock GA $11.3M
Secured $11.3 million in federal funding for roadway improvements in Savannah.
- Visit
RBritt AL $3.2B
Senator Britt attended groundbreaking for $3.2 billion Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project.
- Funding
DGottheimer NJ $500K
Secured $500,000 in federal transit security funding for Lackawanna Railway station development.
- Funding
- Oct 1, 2026
- Funding
RSchmitt MO $42.1M
Announced $42.1 million federal grant for Interstate 70 improvements near St. Louis airport.
- Funding
DSchiff CA $25M
Announced $25 million federal grant for State Route 71 freeway expansion in Pomona.
- Funding
RCollins ME $27.8M
Announced $27.8 million federal grant to restore 44 miles of Interstate 295 in Maine.
- Funding
DBooker NJ $7.2M
Announced $7.2 million federal grant to connect Millville Executive Airport to regional highway network.
- Funding
DLee PA, DDeluzio PA $11M
Announced $11 million in federal funding for runway safety upgrades at Pittsburgh International Airport.
- Bill
Introduced Battery Safety Placarding Act requiring shipping labels for lithium-ion battery containers.
- Bill
Introduced Better Transit for Riders Act to improve public transportation efficiency and coordination.
- Funding
- Sep 30, 2026
- Criticism
- Funding
RCiscomani AZ $2M
Secured $2 million in federal funding for Buffalo Soldier Trail design and reconstruction.
- Sep 29, 2026
- Bill
Introduced bipartisan bill to increase Federal Rail Administration inspector pay for first time since 1979.
- Funding
- Funding
DLuján NM, DVasquez NM $10M
Secured $10 million in federal funding to repair roads supporting nuclear waste facility operations.
- Funding
RRogers KY $85M
Announced $85 million federal transportation grant for Somerset's Northern Bypass project.
- Bill
- Sep 28, 2026
- Funding
RWicker MS $44M
Announced $44 million federal roadway investment for DeSoto County, Mississippi.
- Bill
RSchmitt MO $30B
Introduced bill to invest $30 billion in air traffic control and airport infrastructure.
- Funding
DHeinrich NM $10M
Announced $10 million in federal funding to repair roads serving the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.
- Visit
DCantwell WA $22B
Celebrated debut of new Amtrak Airo trains on Pacific Northwest Cascades route funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
- Funding
RRouzer NC $3M
Announced $3 million FAA grant for aircraft apron expansion at Wilmington International Airport.
- Criticism
DPressley MA $20M
Announced lawsuit challenging Trump administration's withdrawal of $20 million street improvement grant for Roxbury.
- Funding
- Sep 25, 2026
- Visit
DVan Hollen MD, DOlszewski MD, DHoyer MD, DElfreth MD
Held meeting with Maryland delegation to discuss Port of Baltimore infrastructure and modernization.
- Bill
Passed two bipartisan bills supporting aviation workforce health and strengthening aviation safety.
- Funding
RPfluger TX $20M
Secured $20 million for San Angelo infrastructure improvements near Goodfellow Air Force Base.
- Funding
- Visit
- Sep 24, 2026
- Bill
Introduced bipartisan bill creating federal grant program for rural transportation infrastructure and ride-share services.
- Bill
- Sep 23, 2026
- Praise
Announced support for DOT's SMART initiative for air traffic control improvements in Pennsylvania.
- Praise
- Sep 21, 2026
- Bill
Cosponsored bipartisan bill to streamline environmental reviews for transit projects.
- Funding
- Funding
DCantwell WA $25M
Announced $25 million federal grant for Lummi Island ferry and dock upgrades.
- Funding
DDavids KS $13.2M
Announced $13.2 million federal grant for Johnson County Airport runway and infrastructure upgrades.
- Bill
- Sep 18, 2026
- Praise
RTuberville AL $2.52B
Praised Trump administration's $2.52 billion loan for Mobile Bay Bridge project.
- Bill
- Bill
Highlighted House committee passage of Rural Airport Infrastructure Support Act for territories.
- Funding
DOlszewski MD, DMcClain Delaney MD, DElfreth MD $33.9M
Announced $33.9 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades at three Maryland airports.
- Funding
- Praise
- Sep 17, 2026
- Praise
- Bill
- Visit
Met with rail union leaders to discuss surface transportation reauthorization and rail safety.
- Bill
- Funding
DBudzinski IL $22.9M
Announced $22.9 million in FAA funding for airport infrastructure upgrades in Illinois.
- Sep 16, 2026
- Bill
Advanced bipartisan bill to enhance air traffic controller training and technology.
- Visit
DFetterman PA $82M
Celebrated Pittsburgh Regional Transit's $82 million federal grant for light rail replacement.
- Funding
- Funding
DDexter OR $7.7M
Announced $7.7 million in federal funding for Portland-area airport infrastructure improvements.
- Funding
DGarcía IL $5.5M
Secured $5.5 million federal grant for Midway Airport taxiway and pavement improvements.
- Bill
- Sep 15, 2026
- Funding
DWyden OR, DMerkley OR $7.7M
Announced $7.7 million in federal funding for Portland-area airport infrastructure improvements.
- Funding
DVan Hollen MD, DOlszewski MD, DMcClain Delaney MD $48.1M
Announced $48 million in federal funding for ADA accessibility upgrades at two Maryland MARC stations.
- Funding
DDuckworth IL $66.3M
Announced $66.3 million in federal funding for Illinois airport infrastructure improvements.
- Hearing
Questioned FAA Administrator on Fiscal Year 2027 budget request at appropriations hearing.
- Hearing
Encouraged FAA to increase federal investment at Ontario International Airport and support aviation workers.
- Visit
Delivered remarks with Flight 5342 families calling for comprehensive aviation safety legislation.
- Funding
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