S 2975
1st Lt. Hugh Conor McDowell Safety in Armed Forces Equipment Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill, the 1st Lt. Hugh Conor McDowell Safety in Armed Forces Equipment Act of 2021, directs the Army and Navy to conduct a five-year pilot program to explore using data recorders in military tactical vehicles. The goal is to improve vehicle and driver safety by identifying hazards, tracking accidents, and assessing driver performance. The program will test different data recording technologies and evaluate their cost-effectiveness, with the aim of incorporating these technologies into future vehicle acquisitions and safety reporting systems.
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Benjamin L. Cardin
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