Bill · H.R. 7353· House(119-HR-7353)
Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/4/2026
- Last activity
- 2/10/2026 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Yvette Clarke
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026 aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code regarding automatic emergency braking systems. This bill requires the Secretary to initiate a rulemaking process to update standards for passenger motor vehicles. The goal is to ensure these systems detect and respond to a wider range of circumstances and vulnerable road users. Specifically, it targets functionality in different lighting and speed ranges. The bill also provides definitions for what constitutes a vulnerable road user.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
The bill explicitly includes people in wheelchairs in the definition of vulnerable road users for improved safety detection.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+6
The bill specifically includes individuals in wheelchairs as vulnerable road users requiring automatic emergency braking detection.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill mandates that braking systems detect a wide range of skin colors and complexions to ensure safety for all ethnicities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Safety for Vulnerable Road Users: The bill requires systems to detect and respond to bicyclists, motorcyclists, and other vulnerable road users, including those in wheelchairs or using transport vehicles like tractors (Section 2, subsection (c)(1)(C) and (c)(5)).
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Improved Detection Capabilities: The proposed rule would ensure automatic emergency braking functions in both daylight and low light conditions (Section 2, subsection (c)(1)(A)).
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Broader Speed Range Coverage: The amendment aims to ensure systems function at the entire range of speeds specified for pedestrian automatic emergency braking (Section 2, subsection (c)(1)(B)).
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Inclusive Detection Standards: The system would be required to detect and respond to various colors and complexions presented by skin, clothing, and protective gear (Section 2, subsection (c)(1)(C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Speed Limitations on Amendments: Any amendment made to the rule regarding the speed at which systems operate may not alter the maximum speed specified in the rule as of May 9, 2024 (Section 2, subsection (c)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For African Americans+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+6Improves Racial Equity+5
- 2/10/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 2/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado