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May 13, 2026 1 min

Fong-Sykes Bill Boosts DOT Tech, Infrastructure

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Congressman Vince Fong and Democrat Emilia Sykes introduce the Surface Transportation Research and Development Act, aiming to enhance the Department of Transportations tech and programs through fiscal year 2031. The bill focuses on federal funding for research in highways and railways, data collection, university collaborations, and new technologies. It also emphasizes infrastructure improvements for safer and smoother travel. Specific proposals include studies on next-gen headlamps and smarter asphalt mixes. The bipartisan bill has been referred to House committees on science and transportation, potentially securing upgrades for the U.S. transportation network. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/81cebc55c3505189

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