House Bill 3406
115th Congress(2017-2018)
PAVE Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 26, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3406
Congress
115
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Practical Automated Vehicle Exemptions Act or the PAVE Act
This bill increases the annual number of vehicles that may be exempted from federal motor vehicle safety standards for the development of new vehicle safety features.
It makes a manufacturer eligible for an exemption from certain standards relating to a bumper standard if the Department of Transportation (DOT) determines that the manufacturer's total motor vehicle production in the most recent year of production is not more than 10,000.
A manufacturer is eligible for an exemption from other standards if DOT determines that the exemption is for not more than a specified number of vehicles in any 12-month period.
The bill puts a cap on renewals of exemptions.
July 26, 2017
07/28/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
07/26/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
07/26/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:20 PM