Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
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Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seating systems safety standards to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. DOT must also establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of not later than two motor vehicle model years after the model year during which the effective date of the final rule occurs.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of TransportationMotor vehiclesProduct safety and qualityTransportation safety and security
Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act
USA117th CongressHR-4025| House
| Updated: 6/22/2021
Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seating systems safety standards to reduce the potential for injury to all motor vehicle occupants due to seat back failure during all types of vehicle impact. DOT must also establish a date for required compliance with the final rule of not later than two motor vehicle model years after the model year during which the effective date of the final rule occurs.