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US HR3401

US HR3401
To amend chapter 301 of subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code, to update or provide new motor vehicle safety standards for highly automated vehicles, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
07/26/2017
In Committee
07/28/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend chapter 301 of subtitle VI of title 49, United States Code, to update or provide new motor vehicle safety standards for highly automated vehicles, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a final rule requiring the submission of safety assessment certifications for highly automated vehicles or automated driving systems. DOT shall make available to the public and submit to Congress a rulemaking and safety priority plan to accommodate the development and deployment of highly automated vehicles and to ensure their safety and security. DOT shall: (1) initiate the first rulemaking proceeding for the rulemaking and safety priority plan within 18 months of this bill's enactment, and (2) complete research into the development of updated safety standards or performance requirements for motor vehicle headlamps within two years.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a final rule requiring the submission of safety assessment certifications for highly automated vehicles or automated driving systems. It also requires DOT to develop a rulemaking and safety priority plan to accommodate the development and deployment of highly automated vehicles and ensure their safety and security. Additionally, the bill mandates that DOT complete research into the development of updated safety standards or performance requirements for motor vehicle headlamps within two years.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. (on 07/28/2017)

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