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This bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a one-year pilot program aimed at preventing and mitigating terrorist threats involving motor vehicles. The program requires collaboration with automotive sales and rental industries to develop a uniform standard for collecting and reporting suspicious activity, including creating a threat assessment for large vehicle operators and providing guidance and training to help employees identify potential risks. The program will involve preparing technical assistance for accessing suspicious activity reports and potentially establishing a procedure for checking information against a non-classified watch list, with dealers and rental companies able to notify the FBI about vehicle sales or rentals. The bill mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration Administrator submit reports to Congress every 120 days, assessing the program's impact on privacy, civil liberties, and potential effectiveness in protecting against terrorist attacks. Additionally, within 18 months, a study must be conducted on working with rental car and ride-sharing companies to identify terrorism risks. The bill specifically defines "covered rental vehicles" as trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, semitrailers, or vans capable of transporting more than 15 passengers, and provides liability protection for dealers and rental companies participating in the pilot program.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1831/all-info