HR7239Referred to Committee

Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Act

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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-27
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Tom Barrett
Tom Barrett
Republican · MI · Representative
Votes with party: 97.0% (603 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Veterans$5,099k
  • Progressive Groups$100k

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

2026-01-28

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely establish or update safety standards for collision avoidance technology in vehicles, requiring manufacturers to install advanced systems that automatically detect and prevent crashes. The rules would apply to cars, trucks, and possibly other vehicles sold in the United States, aiming to reduce traffic accidents and save lives by making newer safety features mandatory rather than optional.

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Transportation and Public Works
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