A Republican bill with 15 Republican cosponsors · See all 15 cosponsors
Last activity — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 aims to amend federal law regarding the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's authority over automated driving systems. The bill seeks to establish safety requirements, including a mandatory "safety case" for manufacturers to prove their technology is safe. It also creates a National Automated Vehicle Safety Data Repository to track information regarding specific types of crashes. Additionally, the act allows for limited commercial operations during vehicle testing and evaluation. The goal is to ensure U.S. leadership in the autonomous driving sector while improving road safety and creating jobs.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +6
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill preempts state and local laws regarding the manufacturing and sale of automated driving systems if a safety case is met.
- Scored +5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill enhances accessibility and requires safety protections for individuals in wheelchairs.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill requires manufacturers to develop a cybersecurity plan to detect and respond to cyber attacks and unauthorized intrusions.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Manufacturers face increased costs due to mandatory safety case development and crash reporting requirements.
- Scored -2
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill imposes significant regulatory and reporting requirements on manufacturers of automated driving systems.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Road Safety: The bill requires manufacturers to develop a "safety case" providing evidence that their automated driving system will not present an unreasonable risk of accidents, death, or injury (Section 30130(b)(3)).
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Increased Accessibility and Mobility: The stated purpose of the act is to improve road safety, mobility, and accessibility (Section 2).
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Enhanced Protection for Vulnerable Road Users: The bill defines "vulnerable road user" to include pedestrians, bicyclists, and individuals in wheelchairs, requiring automated systems to detect and respond appropriately to them (Section 30130(a)(1)(M) and Section 30130(b)(4)(B)).
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Data-Driven Safety Monitoring: The establishment of a National Automated Vehicle Safety Data Repository allows for the collection and sharing of data regarding "covered crashes" to improve safety oversight (Section 30131(b)).
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Job Creation: The act aims to create American jobs by establishing rules for the design, construction, and performance of automated driving vehicles (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Regulatory Burdens for Manufacturers: Manufacturers are required to develop a detailed safety case for each ADS version produced, which must include descriptions of hardware, software, and engineering methodologies (Section 30130(b)(1) and Section 30130(b)(3)).
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Mandatory Reporting Requirements: Manufacturers must report specific information to the Secretary regarding "covered crashes" within strict timeframes (Section 30131(b)(2)).
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Federal Preemption of State Laws: The bill prevents states or political subdivisions from maintaining laws or regulations that prohibit the manufacturing or sale of an automated driving system if a safety case has been developed (Section 30130(c)(3)(A)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill enhances accessibility and requires safety protections for individuals in wheelchairs. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increased mobility and autonomous transport options may benefit urban environments. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The advancement of autonomous vehicle technology may improve future mobility for younger generations. Would business owners be better off under this? — Manufacturers face increased costs due to mandatory safety case development and crash reporting requirements.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill preempts state and local laws regarding the manufacturing and sale of automated driving systems if a safety case is met.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill requires manufacturers to develop a cybersecurity plan to detect and respond to cyber attacks and unauthorized intrusions.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill specifically requires automated systems to detect and respond appropriately to individuals in wheelchairs.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The act aims to create American jobs by establishing rules for the design, construction, and performance of automated driving vehicles. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill imposes significant regulatory and reporting requirements on manufacturers of automated driving systems.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill includes provisions to protect manufacturer data shared in the National Automated Vehicle Safety Data Repository.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The act facilitates expanded mobility and accessibility through automated driving technology.
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/22/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/10/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
- 2/5/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- Introduced in House
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Troy BaldersonRepublican · Ohio
Kat CammackRepublican · Florida
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Vince FongRepublican · California
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Richard HudsonRepublican · North Carolina
Erin HouchinRepublican · Indiana
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Laurel LeeRepublican · Florida
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa
Burgess OwensRepublican · Utah
David SchweikertRepublican · Arizona
Matt Van EppsRepublican · Tennessee
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas