Car buyers would get more safety information and clearer recall notices under new rules.
This bill would make it easier for car buyers to get safety information about new vehicles and improve how car recall notices are sent. It would create new offices and advisory groups within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to focus on modernizing vehicle safety programs, including those for automated driving systems and post-crash rescue.
Today, car safety ratings and recall notifications follow existing rules, and there are specific limits on temporary safety exemptions. After this bill, NHTSA would have a dedicated office and advisory committee to improve the New Car Assessment Program, making safety information more accessible and up-to-date. Recall notices could be sent electronically, and the number of vehicles allowed temporary safety exemptions would significantly increase, with a clear deadline for decisions. New studies and working groups would also address emerging vehicle technologies and safety challenges.
HR 7389 · 119th Congress · February 5, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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