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Proposal:Crash Avoidance System Evaluation Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Crash Avoidance System Evaluation Act

This bill requires the Department of Transportation to evaluate the performance of crash avoidance systems at detecting and classifying pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users, including those with different skin tones that represent different racial and ethnic groups. Crash avoidance system is defined as a system in a motor vehicle used to prevent or mitigate a crash, including a system using cameras, lidar, or radar.

Bill Title

Crash Avoidance System Evaluation Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2021-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2021-05-04: Introduced in House
  • 2021-05-04: Introduced in House
  • 2021-05-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.