# 119-hr-8444: Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act of 2026

119-hr-8444, Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R-VA); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8444
- Congress: 119
- Title: Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R-VA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**This bill would require NHTSA to study the flammability hazards of materials inside vehicle occupant compartments.** It focuses on the chemicals and technologies used to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302, the health and environmental risks for occupants and first responders, and options to mitigate those risks. - Families and vulnerable passengers: The study would identify likely health hazards to occupants, including infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly, from exposure to cabin materials. - First responders: It would assess safety risks to emergency personnel and evaluate ways to reduce their exposure during crashes and fires. - Automakers and suppliers: The study would catalog the chemicals, materials, and technologies manufacturers use to comply with FMVSS No. 302 and evaluate alternative compliance methods. - Regulators and the public: NHTSA would coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, allow public comment, and publish a report no later than 30 months after enactment.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-hr-8444 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8444)

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- [119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2048)
- [119-hr-979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-979)
- [119-hr-637: 911 SAVES Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-637)
- [119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1628)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8444 (as of 2026-09-21).