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HR 8748 United States House · 119th Congress

Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2026

The Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2026 updates federal programs to extend their funding periods through fiscal year 2031 and establishes a new Transportation Statistics Coordination Council to oversee data collection across the Department of Transportation. The bill also creates a study on the safety impacts of new headlamp technologies and requires a strategy to increase the use of reclaimed asphalt in road construction. Additionally, it expands rail research to address safety challenges in modern commuter and freight systems while ensuring data standards remain consistent.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends federal funding periods through FY 2031 and establishes new oversight councils, indicating support for government spending and fiscal management.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates a strategy to increase reclaimed asphalt use, promoting resource conservation and reducing waste in road construction.65% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill studies safety impacts of new headlamp technologies and coordinates data collection, showing engagement with tech advancements.65% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill extends funding, creates a data council, studies safety tech, and promotes sustainable road materials.92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 12, 2026 Last action May 20, 2026
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Key actions
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Committee
2
Amendments
1
May 20, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
May 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
May 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
May 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

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Party
State
District
P
Photo of Vince Fong
Vince Fong
RRepublican
CA
20
Co
Photo of Emilia Strong Sykes
Emilia Strong Sykes
DDemocratic
OH
13