Full Committee Markup (January 21, 2026)

The T&I Committee Republicans convened on January 21, 2026, to consider several key pieces of legislation related to transportation and infrastructure. The committee discussed and favorably reported bills including the Defending American Prosperity Abroad Act, which aims to protect American property rights overseas by restricting access to U.S. ports for foreign entities that seize American assets without due process. They also addressed the Military Air Traffic Control Transition Act, focusing on improving workforce transitions between military and civilian aviation sectors to address staffing shortages. Additionally, the Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act was considered to mitigate drone interference in wildfire suppression efforts, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. The committee further advanced the Pilot Certificate Accessibility Act, modernizing FAA certification processes by allowing digital pilot certificates, and the Expanding Appalachia Broadband Access Act, aimed at improving broadband infrastructure in the Appalachian region. Throughout the meeting, bipartisan support was evident, and unanimous consent was granted for procedural motions to facilitate the legislative process.