Bills · HR 3649
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3649Transportation and Public Works
Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 29· LAST ACTION MAY 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to reduce serious accidents and fatalities involving cars and vulnerable road users like cyclists and motorcyclists, who are often at higher risk on the road. By requiring automatic emergency braking systems to perform better in diverse conditions—including low light and with varied human appearances—it addresses current limitations in existing technology that might not consistently detect these users.
If this bill becomes law, future new vehicles would be safer for both occupants and those outside the vehicle, potentially saving lives and preventing injuries. If it doesn't pass, the current standards for automatic emergency braking systems, which may not be as effective at detecting all vulnerable road users in all conditions, would remain in place, leaving a gap in road safety for these populations.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to issue new rules establishing minimum performance standards for automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems.
This ensures that new AEB systems are held to a higher, more consistent standard for effectiveness.
PROVISION 02
Requires new AEB systems to function effectively in both daylight and low light conditions.
This improves safety by addressing a critical limitation in many current systems that struggle in poor visibility.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that new AEB systems must detect and respond to vulnerable road users, including cyclists and motorcyclists, considering their full range of appearances.
This specifically targets the protection of cyclists and other vulnerable individuals, who are disproportionately involved in severe collisions.
PROVISION 04
Sets a compliance deadline for new vehicles to meet these standards within two motor vehicle model years after the rules are finalized.
This provides a clear timeline for car manufacturers to implement the required safety improvements.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAY 30
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
MAY 29
Introduced in House
MAY 29
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3649
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 29, 2025
Last actionMay 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025
House BillHR 3649Transportation and Public Works
Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
21
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