Researching Innovative Shipbuilding and Next-Generation Transit Infrastructure for Durable and Efficient Systems
Sponsored By: Representative Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
Introduced
Summary
Directs the Transportation Research Board to evaluate innovative hull designs and the use of alternative construction materials such as carbon fiber, hybrid configurations, and other composite fiber-reinforced polymers for waterborne transit systems. The study would focus on options to improve operational fleet performance and payload capacity. This portion of the bill establishes no funding authorizations, appropriations, timelines, reporting requirements, or enforcement mechanisms.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Study of hull designs and materials
If enacted, the bill would require the Transportation Research Board to study new hull shapes and alternative materials. The study would cover carbon fiber, hybrid materials, and other composite fiber-reinforced polymers. Its goal would be improving fleet performance and payload capacity for waterborne transit systems. The bill text includes no funding, deadlines, or regulatory changes, and the requirement would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
MI • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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