Pallone & Schakowsky Applaud NHTSA’s Proposed Rulemaking Requiring All New Cars to Have Crash Avoidance Systems as a Standard Feature
As Chairs, They Championed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Provision that Ensures Crash Avoidance Systems Are a Feature of All New Vehicles
Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that would require all new cars to come with crash avoidance systems as a standard feature:
"With 21st century automobile safety technologies, we can dramatically reduce the number of serious injuries and lives claimed by driver error each year.
"Crash avoidance systems should be standard, not a perk for the wealthy. That's why we proudly championed a provision in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ensuring that crash avoidance systems are a feature of every new vehicle, not another luxury item that must be purchased for an additional fee.
"We applaud NHTSA for initiating a rulemaking to implement this vital provision to protect consumers and make our roads safer for everyone. We urge the Administration to complete this proceeding without delay."
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