This bill amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit states from setting their own emission standards for existing locomotives and engines used in locomotives that are engaged in interstate commerce. It clarifies that only the federal government can regulate emissions from these locomotives, which are defined as those providing common carrier railroad transportation for compensation.
Summary of the bill text as introduced in House (May 5, 2025), generated by SecBot from the official bill text; the Library of Congress summary is not yet published.
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HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldJul 14, 2026
HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.Jul 14, 2026
HouseIntroduced in HouseMay 5, 2025
HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment.May 5, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.May 5, 2025
House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To May 5, 2025
Subcommittee: Environment SubcommitteeReported by
Sponsor and cosponsors27 cosponsors
Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI-2)Sponsor, May 5, 2025
Craig Goldman (R-TX-12)OriginalJoined May 5, 2025
Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23)OriginalJoined May 5, 2025
Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11)Joined May 13, 2025
Dusty Johnson (R-SD)Joined May 13, 2025
Mike Bost (R-IL-12)Joined May 13, 2025
Vince Fong (R-CA-20)Joined May 13, 2025
Eric Crawford (R-AR-1)Joined May 19, 2025
Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-1)Joined May 20, 2025
Sam Graves (R-MO-6)Joined May 20, 2025
Tracey Mann (R-KS-1)Joined May 20, 2025
Robert Latta (R-OH-5)Joined May 21, 2025
Daniel Webster (R-FL-11)Joined May 29, 2025
Rudy Yakym (R-IN-2)Joined Jun 5, 2025
Pete Stauber (R-MN-8)Joined Jun 9, 2025
David Valadao (R-CA-22)Joined Jul 2, 2025
Randy Weber (R-TX-14)Joined Jul 22, 2025
Cliff Bentz (R-OR-2)Joined Aug 5, 2025
John James (R-MI-10)Joined Aug 12, 2025
Jack Bergman (R-MI-1)Joined Sep 2, 2025
Gabe Evans (R-CO-8)Joined Oct 17, 2025
Julie Fedorchak (R-ND)Joined Oct 31, 2025
Ken Calvert (R-CA-41)Joined Feb 10, 2026
Jeff Hurd (R-CO-3)Joined Apr 28, 2026
Earl Carter (R-GA-1)Joined Apr 29, 2026
Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY-23)Joined May 12, 2026
Ryan Zinke (R-MT-1)Joined May 12, 2026
Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)Joined Sep 15, 2026
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No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports1
CBO: H.R. 3194, LOCOMOTIVES ActOct 19, 2026As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on September 2, 2026
Titles3
Short titles
LOCOMOTIVES ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Lifting Overburdensome Commerce Obstructions and Motives ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Official titles
To amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit State standards relating to the control of emissions from existing locomotives and engines used in locomotives, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced