The Committee on Energy and Commerce has recently forwarded H.R. 5381, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010, to the House of Representatives. The legislation will strengthen the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and improve vehicle safety.

H.R. 5381 will increase NHTSA’s expertise in electronics and establishes new safety standards to protect against unintended acceleration. It provides NHTSA with needed funds, strengthens the agency’s enforcement authorities, and provides for additional transparency and accountability in auto safety.

Documents

• Bill Text of H.R. 5381, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010, as reported
• House Report of H.R. 5381

Letters of Support

• Letter from 3 Former NHTSA Administrators
• Letter from California Consumer and Safety Groups
• Letter from Consumer and Safety Groups
• Response from Consumer and Safety Groups to Auto Makers
• Letter from the National Federation of the Blind
• Letter from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Additional Committee Actions

Energy & Commerce Committee Approves Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010, May 26, 2010

Full Committee Markup of H.R. 5381, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010, May 26, 2010

Subcommittee Markup of H.R. ______, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010, May 20, 2010

Hearing on H.R. ____, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, May 6, 2010

Energy & Commerce Committee Information on Toyota Recall