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The Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act would require providers of connected vehicle services to help domestic violence survivors by disabling or terminating an abuser's access to a vehicle's remote features and data. When a survivor submits a request, the vehicle manufacturer or service provider would have two business days to either disable the abuser's connected vehicle account or provide instructions for the survivor to do so themselves, if technically feasible. Providers could not charge fees or impose other conditions on survivors requesting this service.
The bill defines an abuser as someone who has committed or allegedly committed domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or sex trafficking against the survivor. Connected vehicle services include any capability that allows remote access to vehicle data or commands, such as location tracking, remote locking, or engine controls. If enacted, the Federal Communications Commission would establish regulations for how providers handle these requests. The practical effect would be to give survivors a tool to prevent abusers from tracking or controlling vehicles remotely, potentially enhancing their safety during separation or escape situations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Mar 14, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 10, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026 · 15:15
On February 10, 2026, the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a markup session to consider twelve bills aimed at strengthening motor vehicle safety and modernizing automotive regulations. The bills addressed a range of transportation priorities, including autonomous vehicle deployment, vehicle repair rights, advanced driver assistance systems, and vehicle safety standards. Key legislation included the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act, which proposes reforms to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to improve agency operations and accountability; the SELF DRIVE Act, which would establish a federal framework for autonomous vehicle deployment; and the REPAIR Act, which addresses consumer repair rights. The markup was not a hearing with external witnesses but rather a legislative session where committee members debated and voted on advancing the bills. Most bills advanced to the full committee by voice vote, though the SELF DRIVE Act passed on a closer 12-11 roll call vote. Committee members emphasized the importance of balancing vehicle safety with innovation and affordability, noting that nearly 40,000 people died on U.S. roadways in 2024. The bills now move to the full Energy and Commerce Committee for further consideration, though passage is not guaranteed.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Mar 14, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 10, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026 · 15:15
On February 10, 2026, the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a markup session to consider twelve bills aimed at strengthening motor vehicle safety and modernizing automotive regulations. The bills addressed a range of transportation priorities, including autonomous vehicle deployment, vehicle repair rights, advanced driver assistance systems, and vehicle safety standards. Key legislation included the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act, which proposes reforms to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to improve agency operations and accountability; the SELF DRIVE Act, which would establish a federal framework for autonomous vehicle deployment; and the REPAIR Act, which addresses consumer repair rights. The markup was not a hearing with external witnesses but rather a legislative session where committee members debated and voted on advancing the bills. Most bills advanced to the full committee by voice vote, though the SELF DRIVE Act passed on a closer 12-11 roll call vote. Committee members emphasized the importance of balancing vehicle safety with innovation and affordability, noting that nearly 40,000 people died on U.S. roadways in 2024. The bills now move to the full Energy and Commerce Committee for further consideration, though passage is not guaranteed.