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trator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion shall— 
(1) conduct a study to determine the ways in 
which vehicle recall notices could— 
(A) more effectively reach vehicle owners; 
(B) be made easier for all consumers to un-
derstand; and 
(C) incentivize vehicle owners to complete 
the repairs described in the recall notices; and 
(2) submit to Congress a report describing the re-
sults of the study under paragraph (1), including any 
recommendations for— 
(A) increasing the rate of repair for vehicles 
subject to open recalls; or 
(B) any regulatory or statutory legislative 
changes that would facilitate an increased rate of 
repair. 
SEC. 24204. MOTOR VEHICLE SEAT BACK SAFETY STAND-
ARDS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act, subject to subsection (b), the 
Secretary shall issue an advanced notice of proposed rule-
making to update section 571.207 of title 49, Code of Fed-
eral Regulations.
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(b) COMPLIANCE DATE.—If the Secretary determines 
that a final rule is appropriate consistent with the consider-
ations described in section 30111(b) of title 49, United 
States Code, in issuing a final rule pursuant to subsection 
(a), the Secretary shall establish a date for required compli-
ance with the final rule of not later than 2 motor vehicle 
model years after the model year during which the effective 
date of the final rule occurs. 
SEC. 24205. AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) KEY.—The term ‘‘key’’ has the meaning 
given the term in section 571.114 of title 49, Code of 
Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). 
(2) MANUFACTURER.—The term ‘‘manufacturer’’ 
has the meaning given the term in section 30102(a) 
of title 49, United States Code. 
(3) MOTOR VEHICLE.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘motor vehi-
cle’’ has the meaning given the term in section 
30102(a) of title 49, United States Code. 
(B) EXCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘motor vehi-
cle’’ does not include— 
(i) a motorcycle or trailer (as those 
terms are defined in section 571.3 of title
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49, Code of Federal Regulations (or a suc-
cessor regulation)); 
(ii) any motor vehicle with a gross ve-
hicle weight rating of more than 10,000 
pounds; 
(iii) a battery electric vehicle; or 
(iv) a motor vehicle that requires ex-
tended periods with the engine in idle to op-
erate in service mode or to operate equip-
ment, such as an emergency vehicle (includ-
ing a police vehicle, an ambulance, or a tow 
vehicle) and a commercial-use vehicle (in-
cluding a refrigeration vehicle). 
(b) AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHI-
CLES.— 
(1) FINAL RULE.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary shall issue a final rule amending section 
571.114 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, 
to require manufacturers to install in each motor 
vehicle that is equipped with a keyless ignition 
device and an internal combustion engine a de-
vice or system to automatically shutoff the motor
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vehicle after the motor vehicle has idled for the 
period described in subparagraph (B). 
(B) DESCRIPTION OF PERIOD.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—The period referred 
to in subparagraph (A) is the period des-
ignated by the Secretary as necessary to 
prevent, to the maximum extent practicable, 
carbon monoxide poisoning. 
(ii) DIFFERENT
PERIODS.—The Sec-
retary may designate different periods 
under clause (i) for different types of motor 
vehicles, depending on the rate at which the 
motor vehicle emits carbon monoxide, if— 
(I) the Secretary determines a dif-
ferent period is necessary for a type of 
motor vehicle for purposes of section 
30111 of title 49, United States Code; 
and 
(II) requiring a different period 
for a type of motor vehicle is consistent 
with the prevention of carbon mon-
oxide poisoning. 
(2) DEADLINE.—Unless the Secretary finds good 
cause to phase-in or delay implementation, the rule 
issued pursuant to paragraph (1) shall take effect on
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September 1 of the first calendar year beginning after 
the date on which the Secretary issues the rule. 
(c) PREVENTING MOTOR VEHICLES FROM ROLLING 
AWAY.— 
(1) REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary shall conduct 
a study of the regulations contained in part 571 of 
title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, to evaluate the 
potential consequences and benefits of the installation 
by manufacturers of technology to prevent movement 
of motor vehicles equipped with keyless ignition de-
vices and automatic transmissions when— 
(A) the transmission of the motor vehicle is 
not in the park setting; 
(B) the motor vehicle does not exceed the 
speed determined by the Secretary under para-
graph (2); 
(C) the seat belt of the operator of the motor 
vehicle is unbuckled; 
(D) the service brake of the motor vehicle is 
not engaged; and 
(E) the door for the operator of the motor 
vehicle is open. 
(2) 
REVIEW
AND
REPORT.—The 
Secretary 
shall—
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(A) provide a recommended maximum 
speed at which a motor vehicle may be safely 
locked in place under the conditions described in 
subparagraphs (A), (C), (D), and (E) of para-
graph (1) to prevent vehicle rollaways; and 
(B) not later than 1 year after the date of 
completion of the study under paragraph (1), 
submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation of the Senate and the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives a report— 
(i) describing the findings of the study; 
and 
(ii) providing additional recommenda-
tions, if any. 
SEC. 24206. PETITIONS BY INTERESTED PERSONS FOR 
STANDARDS AND ENFORCEMENT. 
Section 30162 of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘The petition’’ 
and inserting ‘‘A petition under this section’’; 
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘the petition’’ 
and inserting ‘‘a petition under this section’’; and 
(3) in subsection (d)—
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(A) in the third sentence, by striking ‘‘If a 
petition’’ and inserting the following: 
‘‘(3) DENIAL.—If a petition under this section’’; 
(B) in the second sentence , by striking ‘‘If 
a petition is granted’’ and inserting the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(2) APPROVAL.—If a petition under this section 
is approved’’; and 
(C) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘The 
Secretary shall grant or deny a petition’’ and 
inserting the following: 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall deter-
mine whether to approve or deny a petition under 
this section by’’. 
SEC. 24207. CHILD SAFETY SEAT ACCESSIBILITY STUDY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in coordination 
with other relevant Federal departments and agencies, in-
cluding the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Edu-
cation, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, 
shall conduct a study to review the status of motor vehicle 
child safety seat accessibility for low-income families and 
underserved populations. 
(b) ADDRESSING NEEDS.—In conducting the study 
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall—
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(1) examine the impact of Federal funding pro-
vided under section 405 of title 23, United States 
Code; and 
(2) develop a plan for addressing any needs 
identified in the study, including by working with so-
cial service providers. 
SEC. 24208. CRASH AVOIDANCE TECHNOLOGY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 301 of 
title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the 
end the following: 
‘‘§ 30129. Crash avoidance technology 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Transportation 
shall promulgate a rule— 
‘‘(1) to establish minimum performance stand-
ards with respect to crash avoidance technology; and 
‘‘(2) to require that all passenger motor vehicles 
manufactured for sale in the United States on or after 
the compliance date described in subsection (b) shall 
be equipped with— 
‘‘(A) a forward collision warning and auto-
matic emergency braking system that— 
‘‘(i) alerts the driver if— 
‘‘(I) the distance to a vehicle 
ahead or an object in the path of travel 
ahead is closing too quickly; and
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‘‘(II) a collision is imminent; and 
‘‘(ii) automatically applies the brakes 
if the driver fails to do so; and 
‘‘(B) a lane departure warning and lane- 
keeping assist system that— 
‘‘(i) warns the driver to maintain the 
lane of travel; and 
‘‘(ii) corrects the course of travel if the 
driver fails to do so. 
‘‘(b) COMPLIANCE DATE.—The Secretary of Transpor-
tation shall determine the appropriate effective date, and 
any phasing-in of requirements, of the final rule promul-
gated pursuant to subsection (a).’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The analysis for sub-
chapter II of chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, 
is amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘30129. Crash avoidance technology.’’. 
SEC. 24209. REDUCTION OF DRIVER DISTRACTION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct 
research regarding the installation and use on motor vehi-
cles of driver monitoring systems to minimize or elimi-
nate— 
(1) driver distraction; 
(2) driver disengagement; 
(3) automation complacency by drivers; and
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(4) foreseeable misuse of advanced driver-assist 
systems. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date 
of completion of the research under subsection (a), the Sec-
retary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a 
detailed report describing the findings of the research. 
(c) RULEMAKING.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—If, based on the research com-
pleted under subsection (a), the Secretary determines 
that— 
(A) 1 or more rulemakings are necessary to 
ensure safety, in accordance with the section 
30111 of title 49, United States Code, the Sec-
retary shall initiate the rulemakings by not later 
than 2 years after the date of submission of the 
report under subsection (b); and 
(B) an additional rulemaking is not nec-
essary, or an additional rulemaking cannot meet 
the applicable requirements and considerations 
described in subsections (a) and (b) of section 
30111 of title 49, United States Code, the Sec-
retary shall submit to the Committee on Com-
merce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate
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and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of 
the House of Representatives a report describing 
the reasons for not prescribing additional Fed-
eral motor vehicle safety standards regarding the 
research conducted under subsection (a). 
(2) PRIVACY.—A rule issued pursuant to para-
graph (1) shall incorporate appropriate privacy and 
data security safeguards, as determined by the Sec-
retary. 
SEC. 24210. RULEMAKING REPORT. 
(a) DEFINITION OF COVERED RULEMAKING.—In this 
section, the term ‘‘covered rulemaking’’ means a regulation 
or rulemaking that— 
(1) has not been finalized by the date on which 
the relevant notification is submitted under subsection 
(b); and 
(2) relates to— 
(A) section 30120A of title 49, United 
States Code; 
(B) section 30166(o) of title 49, United 
States Code; 
(C) section 30172 of title 49, United States 
Code; 
(D) section 32302(c) of title 49, United 
States Code;
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(E) a defect reporting requirement under 
section 32302(d) of title 49, United States Code; 
(F) subsections (b) and (c) of section 
32304A of title 49, United States Code; 
(G) the tire pressure monitoring standards 
required under section 24115 of the FAST Act 
(49 U.S.C. 30123 note; Public Law 114–94); 
(H) the amendment made by section 24402 
of the FAST Act (129 Stat. 1720; Public Law 
114–94) to section 30120(g)(1) of title 49, United 
States Code; 
(I) the records retention rule required under 
section 24403 of the FAST Act (49 U.S.C. 30117 
note; Public Law 114–94); 
(J) the amendments made by section 24405 
of the FAST Act (Public Law 114–94; 129 Stat. 
1721) to section 30114 of title 49, United States 
Code; 
(K) a defect and noncompliance notification 
required under— 
(i) section 24104 of the FAST Act (49 
U.S.C. 30119 note; Public Law 114–94); or 
(ii) section 31301 of MAP–21 (49 
U.S.C. 30166 note; Public Law 112–141);
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(L) a side impact or frontal impact test 
procedure for child restraint systems under sec-
tion 31501 of MAP–21 (49 U.S.C. 30127 note; 
Public Law 112–141); 
(M) an upgrade to child restraint anchorage 
system usability requirements required under 
section 31502 of MAP–21 (49 U.S.C. 30127 note; 
Public Law 112–141); 
(N) the rear seat belt reminder system re-
quired under section 31503 of MAP–21 (49 
U.S.C. 30127 note; Public Law 112–141); 
(O) a motorcoach rulemaking required 
under section 32703 of MAP–21 (49 U.S.C. 
31136 note; Public Law 112–141); or 
(P) any rulemaking required under this 
Act. 
(b) NOTIFICATION.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than 
biannually thereafter until the applicable covered rule-
making is complete, the Secretary shall submit to the Com-
mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the 
House of Representatives a written notification that in-
cludes, with respect to each covered rulemaking—