Bill · S. 1779· Senate(119-S-1779)

LOCOMOTIVES Act

Age: 56 years

Iowa

Introduced: 5/15/2025
Last activity: 5/15/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsored by: Joni Ernst
Cosponsors: - 19 - 0

Environmental Protection

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Lifting Overburdensome Commerce Obstructions and Motives Act" or the "LOCOMOTIVES Act," seeks to amend the Clean Air Act. The primary goal is to prohibit State standards regarding the control of emissions from existing locomotives and engines used in locomotives. It specifically targets locomotives or engines used in locomotives that are engaged in commerce. This includes all locomotives providing common carrier railroad transportation for compensation.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Railroad and transport companies benefit from reduced regulatory compliance costs and uniform standards.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill increases federal authority by preempting the rights of states to regulate locomotive emissions.
Does this make it easier to do business across state lines?+2
By establishing a uniform federal standard and preventing state-level variations, the bill aims to streamline interstate commerce.

The opposite· 3 of 8

Does this leave more decisions to the states?-6
The bill significantly reduces the authority of individual states to regulate environmental standards within their borders.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
By preventing states from setting stricter emission standards for locomotives, the bill may lead to higher cumulative emissions compared to a scenario with state-level regulation.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-4
The bill curtails the ability of states to implement more stringent environmental protections for locomotive emissions.