Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025

H.R. 5897, the Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025, would establish requirements for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in transportation facilities. The bill aims to increase access to life-saving defibrillation equipment in locations where people frequently travel, such as airports, train stations, and transit hubs. If enacted, this legislation would help ensure that emergency medical equipment is readily available to respond to cardiac emergencies in high-traffic transportation areas.

Currently, the bill is in the early stages of the legislative process, having been referred to the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit in November 2025. The bill has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. If it advances through committee and passes both chambers, it would require presidential signature to become law.