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119th Congress · H.R. 8748 · Introduced

Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2026

Latest action May 20, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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SubjectsAccidentsAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesData collection, sharing, protectionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsRailroadsResearch and developmentRoads and highwaysSolid waste and recyclingTechnology assessmentTransportation safety and security

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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. FONG:H.R. 8748.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Section 8 of Article 1 of the Constitution[Page H3393]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] · [R-CA-20] · F000480
    Rep-CA-20 current · 2 terms · @RepVinceFong · 2 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

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Committee memberships (9)

  • Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection (house) · house · rank 5
  • Highways and Transit (house) · house · rank 16
  • House Committee on Homeland Security (house) · house · rank 16 · site
  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (house) · house · rank 12 · site
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (house) · house · rank 22 · site
  • Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials (house) · house · rank 12
  • Research and Technology (house) · house · rank 4
  • Space and Aeronautics (house) · house · rank 5
  • Water Resources and Environment (house) · house · rank 10

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District offices (2)

  • 9700 Stockdale Highway, Suite 300, Bakersfield, CA, 93311 · 661-327-3611 · 35.3553411,-119.1105255
  • 2187 Herndon Avenue, Suite 101, Clovis, CA, 93611 · 559-701-2530 · 36.838698,-119.6756338

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Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (1)

  • Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13] · [D-OH-13] · S001223 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-12 · original
    Dem-OH-13 current · 2 terms · @RepEmiliaSykes · 2 district offices

Committees (2)

  • Science, Space, and Technology Committee [House Standing]
    2026-05-20T18:21:50ZMarkup By
    2026-05-12T16:04:45ZReferred To
  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee [House Standing]
    2026-05-12T16:04:50ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (6)

  • 2026-05-20Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  • 2026-05-20Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-05-12IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2026-05-12IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2026-05-12IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2026-05-12IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Display Title2026-09-19T23:33:51Z
    Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2026
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2026-09-19T23:33:51Z
    To direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out certain activities related to surface transportation research, development, and deployment, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2026-05-14T03:23:28Z
    Surface Transportation Research and Development Act of 2026

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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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