Hillary Scholten (D-MI)
Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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
This bill is known as the Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems. It requires the Transportation Research Board to carry out a specific evaluation. The focus of this evaluation is on innovative hull designs. It also looks at using alternative material construction technologies. These technologies include carbon fiber, hybrids, and other composite fiber-reinforced polymers. The overall goal is to enhance the operational fleet performance and payload capacity of waterborne transit systems.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +3
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?
The bill directly evaluates innovative designs and alternative materials to enhance waterborne public transit systems.
- Scored +2
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Urban populations often rely on waterborne transit systems and will benefit from enhanced fleet performance.
- Scored +2
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
Developing lighter, more durable waterborne transit systems can lead to greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions over time.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section requires the Transportation Research Board to evaluate innovative hull designs and alternative material construction technologies, such as carbon fiber, hybrids, and other composite fiber-reinforced polymers. This is positive because it aims to enhance the operational fleet performance and payload capacity of waterborne transit systems, which could lead to better and more efficient public water transportation for the people who rely on it.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 in cities be better off under this? — Urban populations often rely on waterborne transit systems and will benefit from enhanced fleet performance. Would business owners be better off under this? — Marine and shipbuilding industries may benefit from insights into advanced composite materials. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Improvements to public transit systems can benefit lower-income individuals who rely on affordable transportation options. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Better public water transit options benefit commuters and middle-class residents utilizing public transportation.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill directly evaluates innovative designs and alternative materials to enhance waterborne public transit systems. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Developing lighter, more durable waterborne transit systems can lead to greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions over time.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — Research into advanced shipbuilding materials could stimulate specialized engineering and manufacturing jobs. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Fostering innovation in transit infrastructure can modestly contribute to technological advancement and economic efficiency.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Mandating a specific evaluation by the Transportation Research Board promotes applied engineering and transit research.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — Better waterborne transit systems can marginally improve water-based shipping and interstate commercial transit. Does this give the federal government more power? — Directs a federal board to carry out a specific evaluation study.
- 5/21/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House