What does Preamble of Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act of 2026 do?

This bill directs the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct a study regarding motor vehicle flammability hazards. The bill is referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act of 2026.

What does STUDY ON MOTOR VEHICLE FLAMMABILITY HAZARDS. of Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act of 2026 do?

This section directs the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to conduct a study on motor vehicle flammability hazards. The study must identify safety risks to occupants and first responders related to flammability, chemicals used in vehicle manufacturing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302, and potential human health and environmental hazards. The study also requires an analysis of methods for mitigating identified risks and hazards, including alternatives to compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302. The Administrator is required to coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Consumer Product Safety Commission during the study. A public comment period will be provided during the study's execution. The Administrator must submit a report on the study's results to specified congressional committees and publish it on the NHTSA website within 30 months of the Act's enactment. The section defines key terms, including 'Administrator' and 'Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302'.

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Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/22/2026

Author: H. Griffith (R-VA)

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This bill mandates a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to identify safety risks and hazards associated with motor vehicle flammability.
The study will analyze potential mitigation methods, including alternatives to current flammability compliance standards, and coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
NHTSA must submit a report detailing the study's findings to Congress and publish it online within 30 months of the bill's enactment.

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