US Congress House Bill 3401 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on July 26 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-07-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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.

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.

Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL]

Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ]

Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL]

Rep. Carol Shea-Porter [D-NH]

Date	Chamber	Action
2017-07-28	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
2017-07-26	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2017-07-26	House	Introduced in House

HB3388 (Related) 2017-09-07 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3401/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3401/BILLS-115hr3401ih.pdf