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SAFE Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4123| Senate 
| Updated: 7/1/2020
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stay Aware For Everyone Act of 2020 or the SAFE Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct research regarding the installation and use of driver monitoring systems to minimize or eliminate driver distraction, driver disengagement, automation complacency, and the foreseeable misuse of advanced driver-assist systems. DOT must also issue a final rule to establish performance standards for driver monitoring systems and require those systems to be installed on all new passenger motor vehicles.
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Timeline
Jul 1, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 1, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2748
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 385.
  • July 1, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 1, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2748
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 385.

Transportation and Public Works

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationMotor vehiclesPerformance measurementRoads and highwaysTransportation safety and security

SAFE Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4123| Senate 
| Updated: 7/1/2020
Stay Aware For Everyone Act of 2020 or the SAFE Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct research regarding the installation and use of driver monitoring systems to minimize or eliminate driver distraction, driver disengagement, automation complacency, and the foreseeable misuse of advanced driver-assist systems. DOT must also issue a final rule to establish performance standards for driver monitoring systems and require those systems to be installed on all new passenger motor vehicles.
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Timeline
Jul 1, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 1, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2748
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 385.
  • July 1, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 1, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2748
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 385.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of TransportationMotor vehiclesPerformance measurementRoads and highwaysTransportation safety and security