To require the Transportation Research Board to evaluate innovative hull designs and the use of alternative material construction technologies to enhance operational fleet performance and payload capacity of waterborne transit systems.
Sponsored by Scholten, Hillary J. (Democrat-MI-3) · House · Introduced May 21, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill directs the Transportation Research Board to study new ship hull designs and alternative building materials for waterborne transit systems. The goal is to improve how these vessels operate and increase their cargo capacity.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 21, 2026
In Committee
May 21, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Scholten, Hillary J.
Independent · MI-3
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