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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration entitled "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Automatic Emergency Braking Systems for Light Vehicles".

8/10/2024, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HJRES 192

Bill 118 hjres 192, also known as the "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration entitled 'Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Automatic Emergency Braking Systems for Light Vehicles'", is a piece of legislation that seeks to overturn a rule proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding automatic emergency braking systems for light vehicles.

The rule in question, submitted by the NHTSA, aims to establish Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for automatic emergency braking systems in light vehicles. These systems are designed to help prevent or mitigate crashes by automatically applying the brakes when a collision is imminent. The NHTSA believes that mandating these systems in all light vehicles could significantly reduce the number of accidents and save lives.

However, some members of Congress believe that the NHTSA's rule is unnecessary and overly burdensome for manufacturers. They argue that the market should be allowed to determine the adoption of automatic emergency braking systems, rather than imposing a federal mandate. As a result, Bill 118 hjres 192 seeks to disapprove of the NHTSA's rule under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn federal regulations within a certain timeframe. The outcome of this legislation could have significant implications for road safety and the automotive industry. Supporters of the NHTSA's rule argue that mandating automatic emergency braking systems could save lives and prevent injuries, while opponents believe that it could stifle innovation and increase costs for consumers. As the bill moves through Congress, it will be important to closely monitor the debate and consider the potential consequences of overturning the NHTSA's rule.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 192

Bill HJRES 192 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 18, 2024. Bill HJRES 192 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 18, 2024.  Bill HJRES 192's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of July 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 192

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 192

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 192

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration entitled "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Automatic Emergency Braking Systems for Light Vehicles".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration entitled "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Automatic Emergency Braking Systems for Light Vehicles".

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