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Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act

USA117th CongressS-1413| Senate 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
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
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4122
Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act
Apr 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4122
    Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act


  • April 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4025: Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of TransportationMotor vehiclesProduct safety and qualityTransportation safety and security

Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act

USA117th CongressS-1413| Senate 
| Updated: 4/28/2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4122
Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act
Apr 28, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4122
    Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act


  • April 28, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 28, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4025: Modernizing Seat Back Safety Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of TransportationMotor vehiclesProduct safety and qualityTransportation safety and security