United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

S 685 — Autocycle Safety Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Autocycle Safety Act This bill defines "autocycle" as a motor vehicle with three wheels, an enclosed occupant compartment, and a steering wheel, which meets applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. Specified interim automotive and motorcycle safety standards apply to autocycles until at most three years after enactment of this Act, by which time the Secretary of Transportation shall issue appropriate final rules, interpretations, and test procedures. Automotive fuel standards also apply to autocyles.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Department of Transportation Energy efficiency and conservation Motor vehicles Transportation safety and security Transportation and public works
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 685 do?
Autocycle Safety Act This bill defines "autocycle" as a motor vehicle with three wheels, an enclosed occupant compartment, and a steering wheel, which meets applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. Specified interim automotive and motorcycle safety standards apply to autocycles until at most three years after enactment of this Act, by which time the Secretary of Transportation shall issue appropriate final rules, interpretations, and test procedures. Automotive fuel standards also apply to autocyles.
Who sponsors S 685?
S 685 is sponsored by David Vitter (R).
What is the current status of S 685?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 685?
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