Provide federal funding and support for the research and development of advanced vehicle technologies.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Vehicle Innovation Act of 2026?
The Vehicle Innovation Act of 2026, introduced as H.R. 8609, has been in the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Energy and Commerce since April 29, 2026. Committee members must act to hold a vote before the bill can move forward, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. This bill follows the path of H.R. 4542, which expired in committee on July 13, 2023.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Vehicle Innovation Act of 2026 (H.R. 8609 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · 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. 4542 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4542 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Debbie Dingell (D-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.