HR 4779 · 97th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to amend the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to require manufacturers of new passenger cars to install high-mounted rear stop lamps in such passenger cars for purposes of reducing rear-end collisions by providing a more effective brake warning to following drivers.

Introduced 1981-10-20· Sponsored by Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.(1981-10-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 to require manufacturers of passenger cars to equip each car with a high-mounted stop lamp.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2]CO