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A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule relating to the collection of crashworthiness information under the New Car Assessment Program of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes.

5/10/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4299

Bill 118 s 4299, also known as the "Crashworthiness Information Collection Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to improve the safety of vehicles on the road. The bill specifically focuses on the collection of crashworthiness information under the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

If passed, this bill would require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule that would mandate the collection of crashworthiness information as part of the NCAP. This information would provide consumers with valuable data on how well vehicles perform in crash tests and how safe they are in the event of an accident.

The goal of this legislation is to increase transparency and accountability in the auto industry, ultimately leading to safer vehicles on the road. By requiring the collection of crashworthiness information, consumers will be better informed when making decisions about which vehicles to purchase. In addition to the collection of crashworthiness information, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to vehicle safety. Overall, Bill 118 s 4299 seeks to enhance the safety of vehicles and improve the overall quality of the NCAP program.

Current Status of Bill S 4299

Bill S 4299 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2024. Bill S 4299 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 9, 2024.  Bill S 4299's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of May 9, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4299

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4299

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4299

A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule relating to the collection of crashworthiness information under the New Car Assessment Program of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes.
A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule relating to the collection of crashworthiness information under the New Car Assessment Program of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes.

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