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Amendments · HAMDT 155
FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS· HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 155
Amendment sought to prohibit the use of funds to implement section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including any requirements enabling or supporting vehicle "kill switch" technology, and to prohibit federal spending for the execution or enforcement of such authorities.
· LAST ACTION JAN 22
- Amendment, not the bill
- Failed — base text stands
DISPOSITION
FAILED
JAN 22
“On agreeing to the Massie amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 268 (Roll no. 43).”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment tried to prevent the government from spending any money to implement rules requiring 'kill switch' technology in new cars. The technology is intended to prevent drunk or impaired driving, but the amendment failed, meaning the government can continue developing these safety requirements.
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KEY POINTS
3POINT 01
Funding Blockage
The amendment attempted to use the 'power of the purse' to stop a specific safety regulation from being enforced.
POINT 02
Technology Mandate
The underlying law calls for technology that can passively monitor a driver's performance to identify impairment, which critics label as a 'kill switch.'
POINT 03
Bipartisan Rejection
The wide margin of failure (268 votes against) indicates a significant portion of Congress still supports the 2021 safety mandate.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· Kentucky
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSJAN 22
On agreeing to the Massie amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 164 - 268 (Roll no. 43).
JAN 22
JAN 22
Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Massie. (consideration: CR H1297-1298, H1331; text: CR H1297)
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeHouse Amendment
NumberHAMDT 155
Congress119th
ChamberHouse
StatusFAILED
SubmittedJan 22, 2026
Last actionJan 22, 2026
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FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 155
Amendment sought to prohibit the use of funds to implement section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including any requirements enabling or supporting vehicle "kill switch" technology, and to prohibit federal spending for the execution or enforcement of such authorities.
An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 119-462 to prohibit the use of funds made available by this Act to implement section 24220 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including any requirements enabling or supporting vehicle "kill switch" technology, and to block federal spending for the execution or enforcement of such authorities.
· SUBMITTED JAN 22, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 22, 2026
DISPOSITION
FAILED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
245
