Sam Graves

BUILD America 250 Act

The federal government would provide funding to states and local governments for building and repairing highways and bridges, improving road safety, and supporting public transportation systems including buses, trains, and rail infrastructure. This money would help maintain existing roads and bridges while also funding new construction projects that affect drivers, commuters, and communities across the country. The bill has been sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for review.

Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

This resolution honors elementary and secondary school teachers for their contributions to American society by recognizing their impact on students' civic knowledge, cultural development, and economic preparation. The measure acknowledges teachers' roles in shaping informed citizens and preparing the next generation for participation in the economy and democracy. It has been sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for consideration.

ALERT Act

Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026 or the ALERT Act This bill addresses aviation safety by increasing requirements for aircraft tracking and communication using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) technology and expanding oversight. As background, ADS-B for broadcasting (Out) and receiving (In) transmits information (e.g., location and weather) among aircraft and air traffic control (ATC). The bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to enter into an agreement regarding the use of collision prevention technologies on DOD aircraft. The agreement must require the use of ADS-B Out as the default practice for DOD helicopters operating in the national airspace, unless such use would affect operational security. For DOD helicopters that are carrying out special missions in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and are exempt from ADS-B Out transmission requirements, DOD must coordinate with DOT to conduct a safety risk assessment and implement appropriate mitigations. By December 31, 2031, DOD aircraft (other than certain special mission aircraft) must be equipped with and operating integrated ADS-B In technology. With respect to civil aircraft, by December 31, 2031, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must generally require aircraft that are currently required to be equipped with ADS-B Out to also be equipped with ADS-B In. Additionally, among other requirements, the FAA must establish time-on-position limits for supervisory ATC personnel; establish a process to timely notify parties involved in certain near-miss incidents; and evaluate and revise, as necessary, helicopter routes around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Protecting Small Businesses from Predatory Website Lawsuits Act

This bill would limit lawsuits against small businesses over website accessibility issues, likely making it harder for people with disabilities to sue when websites don't meet accessibility standards. The measure aims to reduce the number of legal cases targeting small business owners, though it could reduce protections for disabled individuals trying to access online services. The bill affects small business owners and people with disabilities who rely on accessible websites.

Aviation Funding Solvency Act

Aviation Funding Solvency Act This bill provides continuing appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) if (1) an appropriations bill for the FAA has not been enacted before a fiscal year begins, or (2) a law making continuing appropriations for the FAA is not in effect. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations from the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities that were funded in the preceding fiscal year. The FAA may use the balance of the fund, minus $1 billion. If the FAA determines that the amounts from the fund are insufficient to continue all programs, projects, or activities, then the FAA must prioritize compensation payments for employees of the Air Traffic Organization (e.g., air traffic controllers). The bill provides the appropriations until the date on which either (1) specified appropriations legislation for the fiscal year becomes law, or (2) a bill making continuing appropriations becomes law. Finally, the bill permanently extends the FAA Non-premium War Risk Insurance Program. This program provides aviation insurance without a premium to eligible air carriers at the request of the Department of Defense or another federal agency, provided that the agency agrees to indemnify the FAA from all losses covered under the insurance. Eligible air carriers include those whose operations are under a federal contract and are necessary for national security or to carry out U.S. foreign policy.

PIPES Act of 2025

The PIPES Act would likely address infrastructure related to pipelines and transportation systems, possibly updating regulations, funding, or safety standards for pipeline construction and maintenance. Based on its status moving through committee, the bill aims to improve how the country manages pipeline infrastructure, which affects energy distribution, construction companies, and communities where pipelines operate. The specific changes would depend on the bill's detailed provisions, but the focus appears to be on modernizing or streamlining pipeline-related policies.

FEMA Act of 2025

Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 or the FEMA Act of 2025 This bill reestablishes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (currently within the Department of Homeland Security) as an independent, cabinet-level agency. It also makes broad changes to FEMA’s disaster and hazard mitigation assistance programs. The bill generally transfers FEMA’s current functions and authorities to the independent FEMA, except for certain security-related programs. The bill makes various changes to the Public Assistance program, including by establishing new grants for expedited funding to repair or replace disaster-damaged facilities, establishing block grants that recipients may choose instead of Public Assistance for smaller disasters, expediting and expanding uses of funding for emergency response and debris removal, and allowing use of excess administrative funds for increasing recipients’ disaster management capacity. The bill makes various changes to the Individual Assistance program, including by expanding eligibility for housing assistance, expanding mitigation and direct (non-financial) assistance for residences, reducing certain restrictions on funds duplicating program benefits, and establishing a unified disaster application system. The bill makes various changes to FEMA’s mitigation programs, including by establishing mitigation plans with preapproved projects, authorizing an entire Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant to be provided before costs are incurred, changing pre-disaster mitigation assistance to noncompetitive formula grants, and allowing recipients to combine mitigation project funds from multiple federal programs. Additionally, federal entities must publish various information relating to disaster assistance and conduct various studies on related topics (e.g., preliminary damage assessments, fast-moving disasters, and government emergency alerting systems).

Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act

This bill aims to help rural hospitals that are struggling financially by likely adjusting Medicare and Medicaid payment rates or providing other federal funding to keep them operating. Rural hospitals often serve smaller populations spread across large areas, making it harder for them to stay profitable compared to hospitals in cities. The bill would affect rural communities that depend on these hospitals for emergency care and other medical services.

Recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

This resolution honors elementary and secondary school teachers for their contributions to American society by recognizing their impact on students' civic knowledge, cultural understanding, and economic development. The measure acknowledges teachers' roles in preparing students to participate in democracy and contribute to the nation's economic future. It has been sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for consideration.

Border Security and Employee Verification Improvement Act of 2010

Border Security and Employee Verification Improvement Act of 2010 - Provides for: (1) an increase of full-time active-duty Border Patrol personnel along the southern border for each of FY2011-FY2013; and (2) Border Patrol infrastructure improvements along such border. Amends the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) construct two layers of reinforced fencing along at least 150 miles (in addition to any existing fencing) of the southern border; and (2) complete such work within three years. Directs the Secretary to conduct a study of the E-Verify Program.