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US S1551

US S1551
SCOPE Act Stop CO Poisoning Exposures Act


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Introduced
05/11/2021
In Committee
05/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of Transportation to finalize a rule to protect consumers from the risks of carbon mon- oxide poisoning from keyless ignition motor vehicles, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the SCOPE Act (Stop CO Poisoning Exposures Act), requires the Secretary of Transportation to finalize a rule that would mandate manufacturers to install automatic shutoff technology in motor vehicles equipped with keyless ignition devices and internal combustion engines. The rule would require these vehicles to automatically shut off after a designated period of time, as determined by the Secretary, to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. The rule must be issued within two years of the bill's enactment and become effective one year after the rule is issued.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 05/11/2021)

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