Bills · HR 6850
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6850Transportation and Public Works
DRIVE to HALT Drunk Driving Act
INTRO DEC 18· LAST ACTION DEC 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tackles the critical issue of drunk and impaired driving, which causes thousands of deaths and injuries each year. By requiring large car manufacturers to integrate advanced alcohol detection and prevention systems into a significant portion of their new vehicles, it aims to accelerate the adoption of life-saving technology across the country.
If this bill becomes law, it means that new cars will increasingly be equipped with features that can prevent an impaired person from driving, potentially leading to a noticeable drop in impaired driving accidents and fatalities. If it doesn't pass, the integration of these technologies into vehicles might proceed at a much slower pace, relying on voluntary adoption by manufacturers, thus delaying potential widespread safety improvements on our roads.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires car manufacturers producing over 250,000 vehicles annually to manufacture, sell, or import at least 10,000 vehicles meeting DADSS specifications and another 10,000 vehicles meeting specific Euro NCAP standards related to drunk and impaired driving prevention each year.
This provision directly mandates the inclusion of specific impairment prevention technology in a significant number of new vehicles, accelerating its availability.
PROVISION 02
The Secretary of Transportation can review and potentially reject revised Euro NCAP standards if they do not meet motor vehicle safety needs, after public notice and comment.
This allows for flexibility and oversight to ensure that updated safety standards remain effective and appropriate for the U.S. context.
PROVISION 03
The requirements of this section will end once a specific rule related to impaired driving prevention required under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act becomes effective.
This provision indicates that this bill serves as an interim or complementary measure until a broader, more comprehensive federal standard for impaired driving prevention is established, preventing redundant regulations.
PROVISION 04
Failure to comply with the minimum vehicle production or import requirements can result in civil penalties.
This ensures that manufacturers have a financial incentive to adhere to the bill's mandates.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 18
Introduced in House
DEC 18
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6850
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 18, 2025
Last actionDec 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025
House BillHR 6850Transportation and Public Works
DRIVE to HALT Drunk Driving Act
INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 18, 2025
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