Bill > S4000

This bill, titled the "Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act of 2026," prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from engaging in certain activities involving Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology that originates from specific foreign countries or companies deemed adversarial. LiDAR is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure variable distances to the Earth or other objects, and it's often used in transportation for things like autonomous vehicles and infrastructure mapping. The bill defines "covered foreign country," "covered LiDAR company," and "covered LiDAR technology" by referencing a previous law, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. Essentially, the Secretary of Transportation is barred from buying, obtaining, or entering into contracts that use LiDAR technology from these prohibited sources, unless the entity involved certifies that such technology will not be used. This prohibition also extends to loan or grant funds provided by the Secretary, preventing them from being used to procure or obtain this restricted LiDAR technology. However, the Secretary can waive these restrictions on a case-by-case basis if they certify to Congress that doing so is in the U.S. national interest, though there are specific exceptions for certain vehicle safety testing, research, and regulatory applications. These provisions are set to take effect for any financial obligations, expenditures, or contracts entered into on or after June 30, 2026.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4000/all-info