A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Protecting Lifesaving Operations during Winter Storms Act," aims to amend the Clean Air Act. It seeks to update the definition of a "covered fleet" by including specific municipal equipment. The amendment adds dedicated-use vehicles and machinery owned or operated by State, local, or tribal governments to the list of emergency vehicles. This includes equipment used primarily for clearing snow or ice from public roads, rights-of-way, or other public property.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +3
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The bill facilitates the efficient operation of municipal equipment used to clear roads and public property of snow and ice.
- Scored +2
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill explicitly includes machinery owned or operated by tribal governments in its protections.
- Scored +2
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Ensuring snow removal equipment is classified as emergency equipment can improve road accessibility in rural areas during winter.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanded Definition of Emergency Vehicles: By including dedicated-use municipal snow removal vehicles and machinery, the bill adjusts the Clean Air Act to recognize these tools as essential during winter weather events (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill explicitly includes machinery owned or operated by tribal governments in its protections. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Ensuring snow removal equipment is classified as emergency equipment can improve road accessibility in rural areas during winter. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Improved road maintenance through emergency vehicle status can assist those reliant on public transit and public infrastructure.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill facilitates the efficient operation of municipal equipment used to clear roads and public property of snow and ice.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — By ensuring road safety during winter storms, the bill supports the stability of residential areas.
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Tony WiedRepublican · Wisconsin