Federal · 119th Congress
SELF DRIVE Act of 2026
Policy areaTransportation and Public Works
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Cosponsors15
Craig A. GoldmanRU.S. Representative · 12th District · TX
Thomas H. Kean, Jr.RU.S. Representative · 7th District · NJ
David SchweikertRU.S. Representative · 1st District · AZ
Troy BaldersonRU.S. Representative · 12th District · OH
Burgess OwensRU.S. Representative · 4th District · UT
Gus M. BilirakisRU.S. Representative · 12th District · FL
Erin HouchinRU.S. Representative · 9th District · IN
Matt Van EppsRU.S. Representative · 7th District · TN
Earl L. "Buddy" CarterRU.S. Representative · 1st District · GA
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRU.S. Representative · 1st District · IA
Randy K. Weber, Sr.RU.S. Representative · 14th District · TX
Richard HudsonRU.S. Representative · 9th District · NC12 of 15
Other titles3
To amend title 49, United States Code, regarding the authority of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over vehicles with automated driving systems to provide safety measures for such vehicles, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
SELF DRIVE Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history6
Feb 10, 2026
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
Feb 10, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 5, 2026
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Feb 5, 2026
HouseReferred 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.
Feb 5, 2026
HouseReferred 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.
Feb 5, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House