Bill · H.R. 8998· House(119-HR-8998)
Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems
- Introduced
- 5/21/2026
- Last activity
- 5/21/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Hillary Scholten
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems. It requires the Transportation Research Board to carry out a specific evaluation. The focus of this evaluation is on innovative hull designs. It also looks at using alternative material construction technologies. These technologies include carbon fiber, hybrids, and other composite fiber-reinforced polymers. The overall goal is to enhance the operational fleet performance and payload capacity of waterborne transit systems.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+3
The bill directly evaluates innovative designs and alternative materials to enhance waterborne public transit systems.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
Urban populations often rely on waterborne transit systems and will benefit from enhanced fleet performance.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+2
Developing lighter, more durable waterborne transit systems can lead to greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions over time.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section requires the Transportation Research Board to evaluate innovative hull designs and alternative material construction technologies, such as carbon fiber, hybrids, and other composite fiber-reinforced polymers. This is positive because it aims to enhance the operational fleet performance and payload capacity of waterborne transit systems, which could lead to better and more efficient public water transportation for the people who rely on it.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Urban Residents+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+3Reduces Carbon Emissions+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+1Increases Federal Power+1
- 5/21/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House