LOCOMOTIVES Act

Senate Bill

S. 1779

119th Congress

LOCOMOTIVES Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Joni Ernst

Senator

Republican

IA

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

The LOCOMOTIVES Act addresses policy related to locomotive engines, railroad transportation, or freight rail. This could include emissions standards, safety requirements, modernization incentives, or other regulations affecting the railroad industry.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

SponsorJoni Ernst (R-IA)

Introduced5/15/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

ChamberSenate

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Vote Prediction

LOCOMOTIVES Act

The LOCOMOTIVES Act addresses policy related to locomotive engines, railroad transportation, or freight rail. This could include emissions standards, safety requirements, modernization incentives, or other regulations affecting the railroad industry.

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The LOCOMOTIVES Act addresses policy related to locomotive engines, railroad transportation, or freight rail. This could include emissions standards, safety requirements, modernization incentives, or other regulations affecting the railroad industry.

Bill Number: 1779
Sponsor: Joni Ernst (R-IA)
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Policy Area: Taxation

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Fact Sheet

Title: LOCOMOTIVES Act
Bill Number: 1779
Sponsor: Joni Ernst (R-IA)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Summary: The LOCOMOTIVES Act addresses policy related to locomotive engines, railroad transportation, or freight rail. This could include emissions standards, safety requirements, modernization incentives, or other regulations affecting the railroad industry.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The LOCOMOTIVES Act addresses policy related to locomotive engines, railroad transportation, or freight rail. This could include emissions standards, safety requirements, modernization incentives, or other regulations affecting the railroad industry.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Electric Motorcycle Parity Act of 2023This bill expands the new clean vehicle tax credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act to include clean vehicles with fewer than four wheels (e.g., motorcycles). To qualify for the credit, such vehicles must meet certain existing requirements for clean vehicles, such as those relating to manufacturing specifications. Additionally, the vehicles must meet battery capacity requirements; be manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways; and be capable of achieving a speed of 45 miles per hour or greater.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Addresses locomotive or railroad policy
May include emissions or environmental standards
Could cover safety requirements for rail transport
May provide modernization incentives
Affects freight and passenger rail operations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Railroad operators would be affected by new requirements or incentives. Freight transportation industry could see changes in locomotive standards. Environmental benefits may result from cleaner locomotive requirements.