HR 1622
Stop Underrides Act
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Bill overview
The Stop Underrides Act aims to significantly reduce preventable deaths and injuries caused by truck underride crashes. It mandates the installation of rear, side, and front underride guards on certain trucks and trailers, establishing performance standards for these guards to prevent intrusion into passenger compartments. The bill also requires drivers to conduct pre-trip inspections, identify and repair any damage to the guards, and establishes a committee to oversee the rulemaking process and publish data on underride crash victims.
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Alcee L. Hastings
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