Congress

Traffic Safety Advocates Call on Congress to Not Weaken Truck Safety

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In a series of letters to key Congressional committees, a coalition of traffic safety advocates called on Congress to not weaken truck safety. In the letters legislation of concern and the specific safety issues imperiling truck safety in those measures…

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Advocates Calls for Opposition to Anti-Safety Measures in House Funding Bill

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On average, 112 people were killed every day on roads in the U.S., totaling just over 40,901 fatalities in 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This is a 24 percent increase in deaths in just a…

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Advocates and Safety Partners Urge Advancement of Effective Vehicle Safety Policy Ahead of House Subcommittee Hearing

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In advance of a hearing today in the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade titled, “Examining Legislative Options to Strengthen Motor Vehicle Safety, Ensure Consumer Choice and Affordability, and Cement U.S. Automotive Leadership,” Advocates and other…

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Advocates and Safety Partners Stress Importance of Funding for Safety Agencies in Letter to Senate Appropriators

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Advocates, along with other safety partners have sent a letter to leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Subcommittee on Transportation Housing and Urban Development urging them to prioritize adequate funding for safety agencies during deliberations for the mark-up…

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