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Introduced
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
In Committee
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards.
AI Summary
This bill, called the "Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act," requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule updating the motor vehicle seat back safety standards within 2 years of the bill's enactment. The purpose of the bill is to reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by motor vehicle seat failures, particularly for rear-seat occupants, including several individuals named in the bill's findings. The bill sets a compliance date of no later than 2 model years after the effective date of the final rule, giving automakers time to update their seat designs to meet the new safety standards.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 04/28/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1413/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1413/BILLS-117s1413is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1413/BILLS-117s1413is.pdf.pdf |
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