FEDERALhearing transcript

House Subcommittee Hearing on Auto Safety Legislation (July 2019)

Original title: LEGISLATION TO MAKE CARS IN AMERICA SAFER

January 1, 2020

auto safety transportation impaired driving vehicle technology consumer protection

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing served as the formal review process for four specific bills (H.R. 3888, H.R. 3593, H.R. 3145, and H.R. 3890) that propose new federal safety requirements for vehicle manufacturers and impaired driving prevention programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Vehicle Manufacturers

The proposed legislation would mandate new safety technology and standards for vehicles produced.

American Property Casualty Insurance Association

The association provided input on the proposed safety regulations which may impact insurance risk assessments.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce held a hearing on July 24, 2019, to discuss several proposed bills aimed at improving vehicle safety. The discussion focused on addressing impaired driving, preventing hot car deaths, and mitigating risks associated with .

Key Facts

The hearing reviewed four specific pieces of legislation: H.R. 3888, H.R. 3593, H.R. 3145, and H.R. 3890.
H.R. 3888 is titled the 'Impaired Driving Study Act of 2019'.
H.R. 3593 is titled the 'Hot Cars Act of 2019'.
H.R. 3145 is titled the 'Protecting Americans from the Risks of Keyless Ignition Technology Act of 2019'.
H.R. 3890 is titled the 'Combatting Impaired Driving Act of 2019'.
The hearing took place on July 24, 2019, before the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Witnesses included Susan Clark Livingston, Dr. Benjamin R. Nordstrom, and Catherine Chase.
The committee received written testimony and letters from various stakeholders, including the American Property Casualty Insurance Association.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss and gather testimony regarding four proposed bills aimed at improving vehicle safety and reducing impaired driving.

Which specific safety issues were addressed?

The bills discussed cover impaired driving, preventing children from being left in hot cars, and risks associated with keyless ignition systems.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Focus on Emerging Vehicle Tech

The hearing highlights a legislative shift toward regulating specific modern vehicle features like keyless ignitions and occupant detection systems.

H.R. 3593 H.R. 3145

Connected Entities

personBenjamin R. Nordstrom“Witness, Executive Director of Responsibility.org”Map →

personCatherine Chase“Witness, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety”Map →

personSusan Clark Livingston“Witness at the hearing”Map →

personJan Schakowsky“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce”Map →

personCathy McMorris Rodgers“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

Sources

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