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Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2026

6/3/2026, 3:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8748

H.R. 8748, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 12, 2026, aims to instruct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct specific tasks concerning surface transportation research, development, and implementation, along with additional objectives outlined in the bill.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8748

Bill HR 8748 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2026. Bill HR 8748 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 12, 2026.  Bill HR 8748's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. as of May 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8748

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8748

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Accidents
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Advisory bodies
- Data collection, sharing, protection
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Railroads
- Research and development
- Roads and highways
- Solid waste and recycling
- Technology assessment
- Transportation safety and security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8748

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out certain activities related to surface transportation research, development, and deployment, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out certain activities related to surface transportation research, development, and deployment, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8748

Vince Fong
Vince Fong
CaliforniaRepublican
Emilia Strong Sykes
Emilia Strong Sykes
OhioDemocrat

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