; . (d) National cooperative rail research program There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 24910 of title 49, United States Code, $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. (e) Hazardous materials research and development There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5118(c) of title 49, United States Code, $2,000,000 from the Highway Trust Fund and $2,000,000 from the General Fund for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. (f) National cooperative freight transportation research program There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 5509 of title 49, United States Code, $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. 202. Advisory council on transportation statistics Section 6305 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking The Director and all that follows to the period and inserting Notwithstanding section 418 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–254 ), not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall establish and consult with an advisory council on transportation statistics. ; and (2) by striking subsection (d)(3). 203. Amendments to the University Transportation Centers Program Section 5505 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(4)(A), by striking research priorities identified in chapter 65. and inserting the following: following research priorities: (i) Improving the mobility of people and goods. (ii) Reducing Congestion. (iii) Promoting Safety. (iv) Improving the durability and extending the life of transportation infrastructure and the existing transportation system. (v) Preserving the environment. ; and (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (2)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking 5 and inserting 10 ; (ii) in subparagraph (B)— (I) in clause (i)— (aa) by striking As a condition and inserting Subject to clause (ii), as a condition ; (bb) by striking $4,000,000 and inserting $6,000,000