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Introduced
07/26/2017
07/26/2017
In Committee
07/27/2017
07/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
ACCESS Act Addressing Community Challenges Emerging From Self-Driving Systems This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration an Advisory Council on Improving Mobility Access for Underserved Populations and Senior Citizens. The council shall undertake information gathering activities, develop technical advice, and present best practices or recommendations to DOT regarding mobility access for senior citizens and populations underserved by traditional public transportation services and educational outreach efforts with respect to the testing and distribution of highly automated vehicles in commerce. A "highly automated vehicle" is defined as a motor vehicle (excluding a commercial motor vehicle) equipped with an automated driving system. An "automated driving system" is defined as the hardware and software that are collectively capable of performing the entire dynamic driving task on a sustained basis, regardless of whether such system is limited to a specific operational design domain.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Advisory Council on Improving Mobility Access for Underserved Populations and Senior Citizens within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The council will gather information, develop technical advice, and provide recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation regarding improving mobility access for senior citizens and underserved communities, as well as educational outreach efforts related to the testing and distribution of highly automated vehicles. A "highly automated vehicle" is defined as a motor vehicle (excluding commercial vehicles) equipped with an automated driving system, which is the hardware and software capable of performing the entire dynamic driving task on a sustained basis. The bill also outlines the council's membership, terms, and procedures, and provides for technical assistance and the ability to detail federal employees to the council. The council will terminate six years after the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 07/27/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3413/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3413/BILLS-115hr3413ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3413/BILLS-115hr3413ih.pdf.pdf |
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