Bills · HR 7390
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7390Motor vehiclesRoads and highways
SELF DRIVE Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 5· LAST ACTION FEB 10
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses the growing presence of self-driving car technology on our roads. Currently, regulations for these advanced vehicles can be fragmented or unclear, creating uncertainty for both innovators and the public. If this bill becomes law, it would provide a consistent national framework for regulating self-driving cars, making it easier for companies to develop and deploy them safely across state lines.
Without this bill, the development and deployment of self-driving technology could face a patchwork of state-by-state rules, potentially hindering innovation and creating confusion. By giving NHTSA clear authority and setting common definitions, the bill aims to improve overall road safety, promote U.S. leadership in this technological sector, and potentially create new jobs, while also ensuring that as automated vehicles become more common, they adhere to established federal safety expectations.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the authority of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to create and update motor vehicle safety requirements specifically for vehicles with automated driving systems (ADS).
This provision ensures a single federal agency is responsible for establishing safety guidelines for a rapidly evolving technology.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a comprehensive set of definitions for terms related to automated driving systems, such as 'ADS-equipped vehicle,' 'Dynamic Driving Task,' and different 'Levels' of automation.
Common definitions are crucial for clear communication, consistent regulation, and industry understanding of self-driving vehicle technology.
PROVISION 03
Requires NHTSA to use definitions for automated driving systems from SAE International's J3016 recommended practice and to review and potentially provide feedback on any updates to these industry definitions.
This ensures federal regulations are based on widely accepted industry standards and can adapt as the technology and its terminology evolve.
PROVISION 04
Aims to ensure continued United States leadership in the global autonomous driving sector, improve road safety, mobility, and accessibility, and create American jobs.
This provision outlines the bill's overarching goals, connecting regulatory updates to broader economic and public welfare benefits.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSFEB 10
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
FEB 10
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
FEB 5
Introduced in House
FEB 5
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7390
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 5, 2026
Last actionFeb 10, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2026
House BillHR 7390Motor vehiclesRoads and highways
SELF DRIVE Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 10, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
21 min
COSPONSORS
15
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