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US S2975

US S2975
1st Lt. Hugh Conor McDowell Safety in Armed Forces Equipment Act of 2021


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Introduced
10/07/2021
In Committee
10/07/2021
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 and near-miss accidents, assess driver proficiency and readiness, and integrate the data into safety reporting systems and the Defense Readiness Reporting System. The bill requires the Secretaries to test and evaluate at least two data recorders, install them on a sufficient number of military tactical vehicles, and establish a database to store the collected data. The Secretaries are also required to submit several reports to Congress on the progress and results of the pilot program.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 10/07/2021)

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