H.R. 7389 · In committee · Transportation and Public Works

Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026

Sponsor: Brett Guthrie (R-KY)

What it does

• Requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to develop and update every two years a comprehensive motor vehicle safety rulemaking and research priority plan covering a 36-month period.
• Establishes an Office of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) within NHTSA, led by an Associate Administrator with motor vehicle safety expertise, to administer NCAP and engage stakeholders.
• Requires the NHTSA Administrator to submit the priority plan to Congress and publish it on the NHTSA website, and to file a written report within 30 days if the deadline is missed.
• Amends section 32310 of title 49 to modify the New Car Assessment Program roadmap frequency from 4 years to 3 years.

Latest action

May 21, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 1.

Committee: House Energy and Commerce