Bill · H.R. 8560· House(119-HR-8560)
Shifting Forward Vehicle Technologies Research and Development Act
- Introduced
- 4/28/2026
- Last activity
- 4/28/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Haley Stevens
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Shifting Forward Vehicle Technologies Research and Development Act aims to support research, development, and demonstration of innovative vehicle technologies. It directs the Secretary of Energy to oversee programs focused on advanced vehicle technologies, including electric drivetrains, battery systems, and alternative fuels. The bill includes specific provisions for nonroad transportation sectors like aviation, rail, and maritime. It also establishes programs for medium- and heavy-duty commercial and transit vehicles, as well as vehicle energy storage safety. Additionally, the Act creates a program for graduate automotive technology education centers and provides technical assistance to various levels of government.
Yes· 3 of 18
Does this put more money into scientific research?+8
The bill authorizes significant multi-year appropriations for research and development in vehicle technologies.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+7
The bill directs research toward reducing or eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle manufacture and use.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6
The bill mandates that research grants for education centers include participation from Historically Black Colleges, minority-serving institutions, or Tribal Colleges.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduced Vehicle Costs: The program aims to reduce the cost of vehicle manufacturing and ownership through research into more efficient materials and processes (Section 4(a)).
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Environmental Protection: Research is directed toward substantially reducing or eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacture and use of vehicles (Section 4(a)).
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Enhanced Safety: The bill supports a program to research vehicle energy storage safety and reliability, including the mitigation of cell and system failures (Section 6(b)).
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Job Skills and Education: The establishment of Graduate Automotive Technology Education Centers of Research Excellence aims to provide future generations of engineers and scientists with specialized knowledge (Section 10(a)).
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Support for Underserved Institutions: Grant provisions ensure that two or more entities representing Historically Black Colleges or Universities, minority-serving institutions, or Tribal Colleges or Universities are primary awardees or consortium members (Section 10(d)).
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Infrastructure Development: The bill includes provisions for researching and developing refueling and charging infrastructure, specifically considering the needs of urban and rural areas (Section 4(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Cybersecurity and Physical Risks: The bill acknowledges the existence of emergent cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities to the United States on-road transportation system and connected infrastructure (Section 5(b)).
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Energy Storage Failures: The need for research into vehicle energy storage safety implies a risk of safety and reliability incidents associated with these systems (Section 6(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Students+5Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+7Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5Improves Public Transit+4Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Rural Development+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+8Increases Public School Funding+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 4/28/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan