H. Griffith (R-VA)
Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act of 2026'', directs the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to perform a specific study. The study focuses on motor vehicle flammability hazards. Specifically, it aims to identify safety risks to occupants and first responders regarding materials used in occupant compartments. It also looks at the chemicals and technologies used to meet current safety standards. Additionally, the Administrator will analyze methods to mitigate these identified risks and hazards.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
The study specifically addresses the risks of chemical exposure to infants and children.
- Scored +3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The study specifically addresses the risks of chemical exposure to the elderly.
- Scored +3
Would women be better off under this?
The study specifically addresses the risks of chemical exposure to pregnant women.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Safety Risk Identification: The study aims to identify safety risks to motor vehicle occupants and first responders caused by the flammability of materials in occupant compartments (Section 2(a)(1)(A)).
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Health Hazard Assessment: The study will look for likely human health and environmental hazards associated with chemicals, materials, and technologies used in vehicles (Section 2(a)(1)(C)).
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Protection of Vulnerable Groups: The study includes looking at risks to susceptible subpopulations, such as infants, children, pregnant women, or the elderly, who may be at greater risk from exposure (Section 2(a)(1)(C)).
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Risk Mitigation: The Administrator is tasked with analyzing methods to mitigate identified risks and hazards, including potential alternative methods of compliance with current safety standards (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Public Involvement: The bill requires a period for public comment on the study, allowing people to have a voice in the process (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
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 children be better off under this? — The study specifically addresses the risks of chemical exposure to infants and children. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The study specifically addresses the risks of chemical exposure to the elderly. Would women be better off under this? — The study specifically addresses the risks of chemical exposure to pregnant women.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill directs a study to identify safety risks and health hazards related to motor vehicle materials.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill directs the study of environmental hazards associated with vehicle chemicals and technologies.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the results of the study to be published on the NHTSA website for public access.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The study aims to identify health hazards to susceptible subpopulations such as infants and the elderly.
- 4/22/2026
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Doris MatsuiDemocrat · California