[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 10347 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 10347
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules enacting
certain requirements relating to automatic emergency braking systems
installed in new covered vehicles, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
December 10, 2024
Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
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A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue rules enacting
certain requirements relating to automatic emergency braking systems
installed in new covered vehicles, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of
2024''.
SEC. 2. CYCLIST SAFETY.
Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary shall issue a final rule requiring that an automatic
emergency braking system installed in any new covered vehicle shall be
capable of--
(1) operating in accordance with the maximum speed
threshold described in the final rule of the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration entitled ``Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards; Automatic Emergency Braking Systems for Light
Vehicles'' (89 Fed. Reg. 39686; published May 9, 2024);
(2) detecting vulnerable road users; and
(3) recognizing the entire range of colors and complexions
presented by skin, clothing, and protective gear.
SEC. 3. COMPLIANCE DATE.
In issuing the final rule pursuant to section 2, the Secretary
shall establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of
not later than 2 motor vehicle model years after the model year during
which the date of the issuance of the final rule occurs.
SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Automatic emergency braking system.--The term
``automatic emergency braking system'' has the meaning given
that term in section 127 of part 571 of title 49, Code of
Federal Regulations.
(2) Covered vehicle.--The term ``covered vehicle'' includes
the following types of light vehicles:
(A) Passenger cars.
(B) Multipurpose passenger vehicles.
(C) Trucks.
(D) Buses.
(E) Light commercial vehicles.
(3) Light commercial vehicle.--The term ``light commercial
vehicle'' means a motor vehicle that designed to transport
goods, such as a pickup truck or minivan.
(4) Light vehicle.--The term ``light vehicle'' means a
motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536
kilograms or less.
(5) Micromobility user.--The term ``micromobility user''
means an individual who operates a micromobility vehicle for
the personal transportation of the individual.
(6) Micromobility vehicle.--The term ``micromobility
vehicle'' means a small, low-speed vehicle (either human-
powered or electric-powered) that typically is operated at a
speed below 25 kilometers per hour, including--
(A) bicycles;
(B) electric-assist bicycles;
(C) electric scooters;
(D) hoverboards;
(E) segways;
(F) kick scooters;
(G) e-mopeds;
(H) monowheels;
(I) e-skateboards; and
(J) classic skateboards.
(7) Multipurpose passenger vehicle.--The term
``multipurpose passenger vehicle'' means a motor vehicle that--
(A) is capable of carrying a maximum of 10 people;
and
(B) is built--
(i) on a truck chassis; or
(ii) with special features for occasional
off-road use.
(8) Passenger car.--The term ``passenger car'' means a
motor vehicle that--
(A) is capable of carrying a maximum of 10 people;
and
(B) is not a motorcycle, trailer, or multipurpose
passenger vehicle.
(9) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Transportation.
(10) Vulnerable road user.--The term ``vulnerable road
user'' means an individual who is on or near a roadway without
the protection of the hard covering of a vehicle, including--
(A) pedestrians;
(B) cyclists;
(C) motorcyclists;
(D) micromobility users;
(E) individuals with disabilities or otherwise
reduced mobility and orientation;
(F) highway workers on foot in a work zone;
(G) individuals riding animals;
(H) individuals operating a scooter, skateboard, or
in-line skates;
(I) individuals operating a farm tractor or other
similar vehicle;
(J) individuals operating an electric personal
assistive mobility device; and
(K) individuals operating a wheelchair.
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