To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules enacting certain requirements relating to automatic emergency braking systems installed in new covered vehicles, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Bill 118 hr 10347, also known as the Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Act, aims to improve road safety by requiring the Secretary of Transportation to establish rules for automatic emergency braking systems in new covered vehicles. These systems are designed to help prevent or mitigate collisions by automatically applying the brakes when a potential crash is detected.

The bill specifies that these requirements must be implemented in a timely manner and must take into account the latest technological advancements in automatic emergency braking systems. It also directs the Secretary of Transportation to consider factors such as the effectiveness of these systems in reducing crashes and the cost-effectiveness of implementing such requirements.

In addition to addressing automatic emergency braking systems, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to road safety. These may include measures to improve vehicle safety standards, enhance driver education and training, or promote the use of other advanced safety technologies. Overall, the Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Act seeks to enhance road safety and reduce the number of collisions on US roads by mandating the use of automatic emergency braking systems in new covered vehicles. It reflects a bipartisan effort to address a pressing issue that affects the safety of all road users.