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US HR5108

US HR5108
1st Lt. Hugh Conor McDowell Safety in Armed Forces Equipment Act of 2021


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Introduced
08/27/2021
In Committee
08/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Navy to carry out a pilot program on using data recorders to improve the readiness and safety of the operation of military tactical vehicles.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Navy to carry out a pilot program to evaluate the feasibility of using data recorders to monitor, assess, and improve the readiness and safety of the operation of military tactical vehicles. The pilot program aims to identify hazards, mitigate risks, create standardized accident investigation records, assess driver proficiency, and evaluate the costs and benefits of retrofitting data recorders on legacy platforms and including them in new vehicle acquisitions. The bill requires the secretaries to implement the pilot program at selected military installations, cover specific types of tactical vehicles, develop metrics to evaluate the program's effectiveness, and submit reports to Congress on the progress and results of the program.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 08/27/2021)

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