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US HR3413

US HR3413
ACCESS Act Addressing Community Challenges Emerging From Self-Driving Systems


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Introduced
07/26/2017
In Committee
07/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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