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This bill, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026, aims to update and improve the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) motor vehicle safety programs by establishing a comprehensive plan for safety rulemaking and research, reforming the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) to include an office led by an Associate Administrator and an advisory committee with diverse representation, and requiring regular reviews of existing safety standards to incorporate technological advancements and public feedback. It also introduces measures to improve recall notification procedures, clarifies rules regarding defects and noncompliance, and mandates studies on various aspects of vehicle safety and ownership, including automated driving systems, wheelchair securement, vehicle identification numbers (VINs), and fire rescue protocols for post-crash scenarios. The bill also seeks to enhance rulemaking accountability by requiring more detailed reports on progress and implementing better project schedule management practices for both rulemakings and reporting requirements, while also adjusting certain exemption criteria for manufacturers and exempting specific research and advisory committee activities from the Paperwork Reduction Act.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7389/all-info