H.R. 7354In committeeJobs & the economy
Federal bill would require side underride guards on large commercial trucks
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 7354 mandates side underride guards on new large trucks and trailers, with rules due within 18 months of enactment.50-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 7354 requires the Department of Transportation to issue rules within 18 months mandating side underride guards on new trailers and large trucks. The guards must withstand a car impact at up to 40 miles per hour and must also stop cyclists and pedestrians from sliding underneath. Truck and trailer manufacturers would have two years after the rules are finalized to comply.
Who does it affect?
Trucking companies and truck and trailer manufacturers would face new equipment and design requirements for new vehicles. Drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians who share roads with large commercial trucks are the population whose crash exposure the bill addresses.
Why does it matter?
Underride crashes, in which a smaller vehicle or a person slides beneath a large truck during a collision, are the harm the bill targets with structural equipment requirements. Federal agencies including the Department of Transportation and NHTSA would take on new rulemaking, study, crash data review, and public reporting responsibilities.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Stop Underrides Act 2.0
- Introduced:
- February 4, 2026
- Latest action:
- February 5, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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