SAFE LiDAR Act
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Latest Action
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
2025-12-10
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Committee Activity
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- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-12-10
- House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2025-12-10
- House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformReferred To · 2025-12-10
Plain-English Summary
The bill would establish safety standards and regulations for LiDAR technology, which uses laser pulses to create detailed 3D maps and is commonly used in self-driving cars, drones, and mapping systems. It aims to ensure that LiDAR devices don't pose safety risks to people or interfere with other equipment, affecting manufacturers of autonomous vehicles and tech companies that develop this technology. The proposal has been sent to multiple congressional committees to review different aspects, including how it relates to commerce, government oversight, and transportation.
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