Frank Pallone (D-NJ)
Safety is Not For Sale Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Safety is Not For Sale Act" prevents the bundling of optional motor vehicle safety features with non-safety convenience or luxury features. Sellers must offer these safety features either as standard trim equipment or as separate options. Additionally, the cost of any optional safety feature must be clearly and conspicuously disclosed separately from non-safety features. The Federal Trade Commission and State attorneys general are tasked with enforcing these rules.
Yes· 3 of 26
- Scored +8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Enables the purchase of critical safety features without being forced to buy expensive luxury packages.
- Scored +7
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
Provides better price transparency and more flexible options for safety equipment.
- Scored +7
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
Prevents deceptive bundling of safety features and requires clear price disclosure for consumers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Safety Features: People can purchase or lease optional safety features separately from non-safety features or as standard trim equipment, ensuring safety is not tied to luxury upgrades. (Section 2(a)(1))
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Price Transparency: First purchasers will see the cost of optional safety features clearly and conspicuously disclosed separately from non-safety features. (Section 2(a)(1)(B))
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Legal Protection and Restitution: State attorneys general can bring civil actions to obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation for residents affected by violations of this Act. (Section 2(c)(1)(D))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups of people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Enables the purchase of critical safety features without being forced to buy expensive luxury packages. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Provides better price transparency and more flexible options for safety equipment. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Improves access to and price transparency for vehicle safety features. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Increases access to safety features that may be critical for individuals with certain disabilities. Would retired people be better off under this? — Improves access to safety features that assist older drivers. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Improves access to safety features like driver alerts and collision warnings. Would students be better off under this? — Increases access to safety features for budget-limited young drivers. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Allows younger, budget-conscious buyers to access safety features without paying for luxury upgrades. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Increases accessibility of safety technology for lower-income demographics. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Increases accessibility of safety technology for lower-income demographics. Would farmers be better off under this? — Improves general vehicle safety accessibility for those buying trucks/utility vehicles. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Increases accessibility of safety technology for lower-income demographics. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Improves general vehicle safety accessibility. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — Improves general vehicle safety accessibility. Would men be better off under this? — Improves general vehicle safety accessibility. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Increases accessibility of safety technology for lower-income demographics. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Increases general vehicle safety accessibility. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increases general vehicle safety accessibility. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Improves general vehicle safety accessibility. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Increases accessibility of safety technology for lower-income demographics. Would women be better off under this? — Improves general vehicle safety accessibility. Would children be better off under this? — Increases the likelihood that safety features protecting children are available in more affordable vehicle trims. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Generally positive due to increased safety, though less impactful as they already afford top trims.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — Empowers State attorneys general to bring civil actions for damages and restitution on behalf of residents. Does this give the federal government more power? — Grants the FTC authority to regulate vehicle feature bundling across the country.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Prevents deceptive bundling of safety features and requires clear price disclosure for consumers.
- 2/10/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 2/4/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- Introduced in House