Bill · S. 4679· Senate(119-S-4679)
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow the introduction of certain noncompliant motor vehicle equipment in interstate commerce for testing purposes, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 6/3/2026
- Last activity
- 6/3/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Gary Peters
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is about changing the rules for motor vehicle equipment in the United States. It was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Peters and Mrs. Fischer on June 3, 2026. The main goal is to amend title 49 of the United States Code. Specifically, it allows certain noncompliant motor vehicle equipment to be introduced into interstate commerce for testing purposes. We need to watch out for what our elected officials are doing with vehicle safety standards.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
Allows manufacturers and businesses to introduce noncompliant motor vehicle equipment for testing purposes.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Benefits automotive businesses and manufacturers seeking to test new equipment.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+2
Aids technical research and development by permitting testing of vehicle equipment.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Testing Equipment: Section 1 updates section 30112(b)(10) of title 49, United States Code, to add items of motor vehicle equipment alongside motor vehicles. This could be positive because it explicitly allows items of motor vehicle equipment to be introduced for testing purposes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Noncompliant Equipment: The provided text does not explicitly mention any specific negative impacts, burdens, or consequences for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+2
- 6/3/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Deb FischerRepublican · Nebraska