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HJRES192FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE
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Proposed Resolution to Block Federal Automatic Emergency Braking Rule

Original title: HJRES 192: Congress Considers Disapproving NHTSA's Automatic Emergency Braking Rule

July 19, 2024

transportationautomotive safetyfederal regulationcongressional oversight

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution directly challenges a federal mandate that would require automakers to install specific crash-avoidance technology in all new passenger vehicles, potentially impacting vehicle manufacturing costs and safety equipment standards.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Automobile manufacturers

The resolution would remove the federal requirement for them to install automatic emergency braking systems in new light vehicles.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

The resolution would invalidate a safety rule issued by the agency.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution seeks to overturn a federal safety rule that requires all new to be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems. If passed, the rule issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) would be invalidated and have no legal force.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The resolution directly challenges a federal mandate that would require automakers to install specific crash-avoidance technology in all new passenger vehicles, potentially impacting vehicle manufacturing costs and safety equipment standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It uses the Congressional Review Act to attempt to nullify a specific federal safety regulation issued by the NHTSA.
Does this mean automatic emergency braking is banned?
No. The resolution would block the federal government from mandating that manufacturers include this technology in new .

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Regulatory Oversight Challenge

The resolution represents a direct legislative attempt to utilize the Congressional Review Act to halt a recently finalized safety mandate.

National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationGary Palmer

Connected Entities

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