Require the federal government to purchase only vehicles that meet specific safety and technology standards.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act?
The House passed H.R. 856 on March 3, 2025, but the bill has seen no action in the Senate since that date. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs must act next to move the legislation forward. History shows that many bills passed by the House never receive a vote in the Senate, making it difficult for this proposal to become law.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act (H.R. 856 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since March 2025
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5528 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5528 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Byron Donalds (R-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.