H.R. 4025 · 117th Congress
Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Kathleen Rice
- Introduced
- 2021-06-21
- Latest action
- 2021-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Summary
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.