Emilia Strong Sykes

This bill would make the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee a permanent part of federal law. This committee brings together railroad companies, workers, and other groups to advise the Federal Railroad Administration on safety rules. It would ensure these groups have a formal, ongoing way to help improve railroad safety.

The House of Representatives would formally honor the Akron Urban League for its 100 years of service in Akron and Summit County. This resolution recognizes the organization's long history of empowering communities and encourages its future work, especially for African Americans in the area.

This bill would create new grant programs to fund research into airships. These grants would help researchers from universities, companies, and government. They would study how airships could carry cargo, respond to disasters, and deliver aid. The goal is to make aviation safer, quieter, and better for the environment.

Airlines would have to pay passengers if their flights are significantly delayed or canceled due to reasons the airline could control. Passengers could get up to $775 depending on how long the delay is. This would also require airlines to rebook passengers on the next available flight at no extra cost if they miss a connection.

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This bill would make sure that active military members, reservists, and key civilian and contract staff supporting them get paid on time. This would happen even if the government temporarily runs out of funding in the government's budget year 2026. Right now, their pay could be delayed during such funding gaps.