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Will Federal Autonomous Vehicle Legislation be Passed by 2027?

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Frank Pallone Jr.“It is going to take time to get this right.”Feb 15, 2026

Politicopro

Leo Briceno"It’s unclear when the SELF DRIVE Act may reach the floor for a chamber-wide vote."Feb 10, 2026

FOX News

Upstream auto"The legislative window is narrow but real."Mar 01, 2026

Upstream Security

Not a Tesla App"Given the bipartisan support shown today and the urgency of the China threat, the path to passage looks smoother than it ever has."Jan 15, 2026

Not a Tesla App

Eno Center for Transportation"It is highly likely that NHTSA will continue its rulemaking and research activities in 2026 under its new AV framework with or without expanded federal legislation."Dec 19, 2025

The Eno Center for Transportation

Tesorb"With only three cosponsors, the path to passage is uncertain."Apr 25, 2026

Tesorb

GovTrack.us"The Self-Drive Act has a 3% chance of being enacted."May 14, 2026

GovTrack.us

HillSignal"Its path to law is narrow."May 12, 2026

HillSignal

Kalshi"There is a 19% chance that the Self-Drive Act will become a law in 2026."May 22, 2026

Kalshi

Gerardo Interiano"I am energized — and optimistic — that this is the moment we deliver a national framework worthy of the lives it can help save."May 14, 2026

Aurora

FreightWaves"It is currently in committee and could be folded into the broader surface transportation reauthorization Congress is working on this year."Mar 10, 2026

FreightWaves

Automotive Fleet"In the bigger picture — and despite active negotiations — advancing the Self-Drive Act in the near term remains uncertain, especially if it fails to attach to the upcoming surface transportation bill."Apr 17, 2026

Automotive Fleet

ML Strategies"Expect to see significant congressional activity surrounding driverless cars and trucks this year, beginning with the SELF DRIVE Act."Feb 06, 2026

ML Strategies