SECURES Act of 2024
The SECURES Act of 2024 requires the U.S. Department of Transportation to propose new federal safety standards for seat belts on all new school buses within 180 days of the bill's enactment. It directs the Secretary to consider evidence showing lap/shoulder belts provide the highest passenger protection, including the National Transportation Safety Board's findings and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's prior stance. The rulemaking must also evaluate existing state requirements and innovative seat belt detection or reminder technologies. This bill directly affects manufacturers of new school buses and federal safety regulations, aiming to establish uniform seat belt standards for all new school buses nationwide.
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Introduction
Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 6, 2024
Last action Sep 7, 2024
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Sep 7, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
lower
Sep 6, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Sep 6, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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