HR 8998·Federal·house
Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems
In CommitteeFiled May 21, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 21, 2026
Summary
The bill directs the Transportation Research Board to evaluate innovative hull shapes and alternative construction materials, including carbon‑fiber composites and hybrid designs, to boost performance and payload capacity of waterborne transit fleets. It affects federal agencies, transit authorities, and operators that run ferries and other water‑based public transportation. The goal is to gather technical insight that can guide future shipbuilding and improve transit efficiency.
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