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Current Transportation-Related Bills in Congress

Two notable bills currently in the U.S. Congress address different aspects of transportation policy:

 

  1. Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025 (H.R. 1364 / S. 1726)

 

Purpose: Clarifies that medically necessary automobile adaptations (e.g., ramps, kneeling systems, raised doors, mobility lifts, wheelchair tie-downs, adapted seating) are included in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ definition of “medical services” under Title 38, U.S.C. GovTrack.us+1.

 

Status: Passed the House on May 19, 2025, and is now in the Senate for consideration GovTrack.us.

 

Other provisions: Extends certain pension payment limits to September 30, 2032 Congress.gov+1.

 

Sponsor: Introduced by Rep. Tom Barrett (R-MI) in the House; Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) in the Senate GovTrack.us+1.

 

Cosponsors: Multiple Democrats and Republicans across both chambers GovTrack.us.

 

Prognosis: 87% chance of enactment GovTrack.us.

 

  1. Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research in Vehicle Evolution Act of 2026 (H.R. 7390)

 

Purpose: Expands the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s authority over vehicles with automated driving systems (ADS) to set updated safety requirements, test and evaluate such vehicles, and protect the security of connected vehicles Congress.gov.

 

Goals: Maintain U.S. leadership in the automotive and autonomous driving sector, improve road safety, mobility, and accessibility, and create American jobs Congress.gov.

 

Status: Introduced in the House on February 5, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (and Committee on Foreign Affairs) Congress.gov.

 

Scope: Adds new motor vehicle safety standards for ADS-equipped vehicles, including definitions for “ADS-dedicated” and “ADS-equipped” vehicles, and provisions for testing, deployment, and cybersecurity Congress.gov.

Summary:

 

H.R. 1364 / S. 1726 is a veterans’ benefits and transportation access bill, currently in the Senate after House passage.

 

H.R. 7390 is a transportation safety and technology bill focused on autonomous vehicles, still in committee.

 

Both bills are in the legislative pipeline and could become law if they pass both chambers and are signed by the President.