Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act
- Last Action
- 6/22/2021
Actions
- 2021-06-22Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
- 2021-06-21Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2021-06-21Introduced in House
- 2021-06-21Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-06-21 (00)
Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seating systems safety standards to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact.
DOT must also establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of not later than two motor vehicle model years after the model year during which the effective date of the final rule occurs.
Cosponsors (3)
- JANICE SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL)
- DIANA DEGETTE (D-CO)
- BOBBY RUSH (D-IL)
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Department of Transportation
- Motor vehicles
- Product safety and quality
- Transportation safety and security
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