Bills · HR 4376
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4376Transportation and Public Works
AV Safety Data Act
INTRO JUL 14· LAST ACTION JUL 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to shed more light on the safety of self-driving cars and vehicles with advanced driver-assist features, which are becoming more common on our roads. Currently, the public and safety experts don't have comprehensive, standardized data on how often these vehicles are involved in incidents, especially those that don't result in major crashes but still disrupt traffic or create hazardous situations (like unexpected stops).
If this bill becomes law, it will force companies to be more transparent about the performance of their advanced vehicles. This increased data could help identify safety patterns, pinpoint specific software or hardware issues, and inform future safety regulations. Without this bill, much of this detailed real-world operational data would remain proprietary to the companies, making it harder for the public and regulators to fully assess the safety and reliability of these rapidly evolving technologies. It directly impacts consumer confidence and the safe integration of advanced vehicles into daily life.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires NHTSA to create regulations within 90 days for covered entities to submit detailed monthly reports on advanced vehicles.
This establishes a mandatory, regular reporting framework for critical safety data, which doesn't fully exist in this form today.
PROVISION 02
Mandates monthly reporting of miles traveled, collision data involving injuries to vulnerable road users or occupants of other vehicles, and detailed information on "unplanned stoppage events."
This significantly expands the scope of reported incidents beyond just crashes, including disruptive events that can pose safety risks.
PROVISION 03
Requires NHTSA to make all submitted data publicly available in a machine-readable format within 120 days of the bill's enactment.
This ensures transparency and allows public access, enabling independent analysis and fostering accountability.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that data from Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems must be collected only when the system is engaged or 30 seconds before an unplanned stop, and must exclude personally identifiable information.
This balances data collection with privacy concerns, ensuring data relevance and protecting personal information.
PROVISION 05
Prevents NHTSA from reducing the scope or frequency of reporting for at least 10 years after the bill's enactment.
This ensures a sustained period of robust data collection to thoroughly evaluate the long-term safety performance of these technologies.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 14
Introduced in House
JUL 14
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4376
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 14, 2025
Last actionJul 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 14, 2025
House BillHR 4376Transportation and Public Works
AV Safety Data Act
INTRODUCED JUL 14, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 14, 2025
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