Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilities Act of 2025

This legislation aims to enhance public safety by improving access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and emergency response capabilities at various transportation facilities. Recognizing sudden cardiac arrest as a leading cause of death where timely defibrillation is critical, the bill emphasizes the need for AED deployment in high-traffic public locations. To facilitate this, the bill expands the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program to fund projects for purchasing and deploying AEDs and for developing emergency action plans at eligible transportation facilities. The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with health agencies, will provide technical assistance for creating these plans. Furthermore, the Secretary of Transportation must issue recommendations for AED deployment and guidelines for emergency action plans at interstate transportation facilities , such as terminals and rest areas. The Secretary is authorized to provide technical assistance and may impose conditions on Department of Transportation financial assistance programs to encourage adoption of these safety measures.