119th Congress · introduced in the House · Feb 5, 2026
Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 1.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Transportation and Public Works
No official summary has been published for this bill.
No cosponsors.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 1.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Actions from Congress.gov, newest first.
Administrative law and regulatory procedures · Advanced technology and technological innovations · Advisory bodies · Congressional oversight · Consumer affairs · Department of Transportation · Government studies and investigations · Internet, web applications, social media · Motor vehicles · Performance measurement · Public participation and lobbying · Public-private cooperation · Transportation safety and security
LD-2 reports whose issue descriptions explicitly cite this bill (bill type and number validated against Congress.gov records). A citation does not establish the client's position or any contact with a member.
Loading lobbying reportsCoverage: reports for 2025 onward, posted Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 24, 2026.
87 citations; showing the 25 most recently posted.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$204,309
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 979/S. 315, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 H.R. 7389, Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026 H.R. 8444, Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act H.R. 8870, BUILD America 250 Act Issues related to PHMSA gra…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$520,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ruck crashes, to improve motor carrier, passenger motor vehicle, and Vulnerable Road User safety, and for other purposes. H.R.7377 - Know Before you Drive Act. H.R.7389 - Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026 H.R.7390 - SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 H.R.7429 - To require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to implement…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION FKA PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURERS ASSOC. OF AMERICA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$1,600,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ards H.R. 5697 Transportation Insurance S. 3376 Cargo Theft H.R. 3360 Auto Insurance H.R. 5221 Auto Insurance H.R. 6688 Auto Insurance H.R. 7353 Auto Insurance H.R. 7389 Auto Insurance H.R. 7390 Auto Insurance H.R. 8730 Auto Insurance H.R. 8748 Auto Insurance H.R. 8870 Auto Insurance H.R. 9497 Transportation Infrastructure H.R.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA INC (TMA) · lobbying firm or registrant: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (TMA)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$1,711,820
Spent on own lobbying
…Consumers Act SHOP Safe Act - S. 2934 S.2140 - Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) S. 2220 - The PREVAIL Act She Drives Act (S.161) H.R. 6687 DRIVER ACT H.R. 7389 Motor Vehicle Modernization Act H.R. 5221 PART Act H.R. 6688 ADA Functionality and Integrity Act H.R. 7372 Safety is Not for Sale Act H.R. 2210 Safe Access for…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GRUBHUB HOLDINGS INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: GRUBHUB HOLDINGS INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 973: SETTING CONSUMER STANDARDS FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES ACT; ALL PROVISIONS H.R. 7389: MOTOR VEHICLE MODERNIZATION ACT; PROVISIONS RELATED TO LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES S. 389: SETTING CONSUMER STANDARDS FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES ACT; ALL PROVISIONS…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · amended · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$395,000
Spent on own lobbying
HR 6688, the ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act HR 7181, Replacement Parts Availability Act HR 7389, Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026 HR 10158, Automotive National and Economic Security Act of 2026 S 1072/HR 2218, Stop California from Advancing Regulat…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$520,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill, Corporate, International Clean Energy Tax Provisions; EV fees; and AI and Spectrum Provisions H.R. 7390: SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 H.R. 7389: Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026 H.R. 5221: PART Act H.R. 2110: Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act H.R. 3360: Driver Technology and Pedestrian Safet…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$520,000
Spent on own lobbying
…trum Provisions S. 1379/H.R. : 566 REPAIR Act H.R.6688: ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act Vehicle Affordability In General H.R. 7390: SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 H.R. 7389: Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026 H.R. 5221: PART Act H.R. 2110: Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act H.R. 3360: Driver Technology and Pedestrian Safet…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$370,000
Spent on own lobbying
H.R.7389, Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026, Section 114, modernization of tire testing regulations. S. 5095, Tire Safety Modernization Act of 2026, all provision…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
WAYMO LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: WAYMO LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$860,000
Spent on own lobbying
…driving systems Data privacy issues related to data collected, processed, or generated by autonomous vehicles Connected vehicle technology Global supply chains H.R. 7389 - Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026 H.R. 7390 - SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 H.R. 8730 / S. 4429 - Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 H.R. 8870 - The BUILD…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL · lobbying firm or registrant: HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$130,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…se and Senate appropriations for the Department of Energy; federal motor vehicle crashworthiness test standards, including the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act (H.R. 7389); federal fuel economy regulations provisions related to lightweight materials; autonomous vehicle policy and regulations, including the Safely Ensuring Lives…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$390,000
Spent on own lobbying
…r (REPAIR) Act (HR 1566 / S 1379) Safety as First Emphasis (SAFE) Repair Act Connected Vehicle Security Act (HR 8730 / S 4429) Motor Vehicle Modernization Act (HR 7389)
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$1,580,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ation on autonomous vehicles. H.R.7390 - SELF DRIVE Act of 2026. H.R.6687 - DRIVER Act. H.R.1566 - REPAIR Act. H.R. 2110 Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act. H.R. 7389 Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026. General lobbying with regard to forced arbitration in the automotive industry. H.R.7372 - Safety is Not For Sale Act.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$1,844,000
Spent on own lobbying
…nomy and vehicle greenhouse gas emissions (S.J.Res.206, S.J.Res.207, S.J.Res.208) Legislation affecting access to vehicle data and so-called "Right to Repair" (H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act; H.R. 1566/S. 1379, "The REPAIR Act"; H.R.6687, "DRIVER Act"; S.3494, "The Auto Data Privacy and Autonomy Act") Proposals…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Trucking/Shipping
$1,844,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ral excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (H.R. 2424/S. 4657, "The Modern, Clean and Safe Trucks Act") Legislation affecting so-called "Right to Repair"(H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act; H.R. 1566/S. 1379, "The REPAIR ACT") Legislation combating catalytic converter theft (H.R. 5221/S.2238, "The Preventing A…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to the automotive industry, including surface transportation reauthorization (H.R. 8870 - BUILD America 250 Act and H.R. 7389 - Motor Vehicle Modernization Act), as well as H.R. 1566 (REPAIR Act), H.R. 979/S. 315 AM (Radio for Every Vehicle Act), H.R. 6688 (ADAS Functionality and Inte…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$550,000
Spent on own lobbying
…IR) Act. General discussions about Federal Trade Commission enforcement actions. Monitoring of HR 5688, Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act [Dalilahs Law]. Monitor HR 7389, Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026. Monitor HR 10050, Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act of 2026. Monitor discussions related to the Graves Amendment.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: FIERCE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Market access for Chinese vehicles; S.4429/H.R.8730 - Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026; General business issues; Electric Vehicle Batteries; H.R.7389 - Motor Vehicle Modernization Act (NHTSA); H.R.5221 - Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act; H.R.2110 - Safe Vehicles Access for Survivors Act; H.R.6688 - ADAS F…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$3,560,000
Spent on own lobbying
…and related issues concerning China and the U.S. Auto industry; legislation related to autonomous vehicles; S. 4429/H.R. 8730, Connected Vehicle Security Act; H.R.7389, Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MOTOR & EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$400,000
Spent on own lobbying
…roduction of certain noncompliant motor vehicle equipment in interstate commerce for testing purposes, and for other purposes. H.R. 8870- BUILD America 250 Act H.R. 7389- The Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026. Department of Commerce / Bureau of Industry and Security Rulemaking on Connected Vehicles Engaged with Administra…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Transportation
$105,716
Spent on own lobbying
H.R. 4116, the Disability Access to Transportation Act H.R. 5663, the ACPAC Modernization Act H.R. 7353, the Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act H.R.7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act H.R. 7390, the SELF Drive Act H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act H.R. 8778, the EV Charging Accessibility Act H.R. 9373/…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MERCEDES-BENZ USA (FKA DAIMLER/MERCEDES-BENZ USA · lobbying firm or registrant: MERCEDES-BENZ USA (FKA DAIMLER/MERCEDES-BENZ USA)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$170,000
Spent on own lobbying
S4429/HR8730 - Connected Vehicle Security Act; HR 7389 Motor Vehicle Modernization Act; IRA Incentives ;
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MERCEDES-BENZ USA (FKA DAIMLER/MERCEDES-BENZ USA · lobbying firm or registrant: MERCEDES-BENZ USA (FKA DAIMLER/MERCEDES-BENZ USA)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · amended · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$190,000
Spent on own lobbying
S4429/HR8730 - Connected Vehicle Security Act; HR 7389 Motor Vehicle Modernization Act; connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles, automotive repair, automotive regulatory landscape
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
COX ENTERPRISES INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: COX ENTERPRISES INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 16, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$470,000
Spent on own lobbying
…0/S. 337 - Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 2853/S. 1404 - Combating Organized Retail Crime Act; H.R. 8267/S. 3950 - SAFER Transport Act; H.R. 7389 - Motor Vehicle Modernization Act; H.R. 8870 - BUILD America 250 Act; S. 5150 - SAFE Act; H.R. 10237 - REVOKE Act; Automotive safety recalls, generally.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NORTH AMERICAN SUBARU, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: NORTH AMERICAN SUBARU, INC.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 13, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$70,000
Spent on own lobbying
…urity Act of 2026; Issues related to vehicle emissions and fuel economy; Issues related to road funding/Highway Trust Fund; Issues related to vehicle safety in H.R. 7389, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing