Federal AV Legislation Tracker
Active and pending federal bills affecting autonomous vehicle regulation. Updated as legislation advances.
AdvancingCRITICAL
SELF DRIVE Act (2026)
H.R. 7390 — Rep. Latta (R-OH), Rep. Dingell (D-MI)
Status: Passed House E&C Committee Feb 2026
Key Provisions: Raises NHTSA exemption cap 2,500 → 90,000 vehicles/yr. Creates federal AV safety standards. Potential federal preemption of state laws. National AV Safety Data Repository. Includes heavy trucking provisions. Sept 2027 FMVSS deadline.
Last updated: Mar 22, 2026
IntroducedMODERATE
AV Acceleration Act
S.xxxx — Sen. Lummis (R-WY)
Status: Introduced May 2025
Key Provisions: Calls for updating FMVSS for L4/L5 ADS vehicles. Faster adoption of autonomous technologies.
Last updated: Mar 22, 2026
IntroducedMODERATE
AV Safety Data Act
H.R. xxxx — Rep. Mullin (D-CA)
Status: Introduced July 2025
Key Provisions: Requires increased data reporting to NHTSA including VMT data, injuries, law enforcement interactions, collisions.
Last updated: Mar 22, 2026
IntroducedHIGH
AMERICA DRIVES Act
H.R. xxxx — Rep. Fong (R-CA)
Status: Introduced July 2025
Key Provisions: Federal preemption for L4/L5 ADS commercial trucking.
Last updated: Mar 22, 2026
OppositionNEGATIVE
Safety Driver Requirement
Draft — Sen. Hawley (R-MO)
Status: Drafted Sept 2025
Key Provisions: Would require human safety drivers in all ADS vehicles.
Last updated: Mar 22, 2026
AdvancingCRITICAL
Surface Transportation Reauthorization
TBD — Multiple
Status: Due Sept 30, 2026
Key Provisions: Current authorization expires. AV language may be included. Most likely vehicle for comprehensive federal AV legislation.
Last updated: Mar 22, 2026