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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 26, 2017

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.

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Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D–IL

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Jul 26, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 26, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2017
Introduced in House

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3401

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3401/BILLS-115hr3401ih.htm

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Discuss H.R.3401, 115th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3401

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2017-07-26.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3401/BILLS-115hr3401ih.htm

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Discuss H.R.3401, 115th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3401

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2017-07-26.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3401/BILLS-115hr3401ih.htm

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Discuss H.R.3401, 115th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3401

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2017-07-26.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3401/BILLS-115hr3401ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-16T11:48:07Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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