[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 9711 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9711
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prescribe safety standards
for autocycles and related equipment, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 15, 2026
Mr. Moolenaar introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce
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A BILL
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prescribe safety standards
for autocycles and related equipment, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Autocycle Safety Act''.
SEC. 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
(a) Defined Term.--Section 30102(a) of title 49, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (13) as
paragraphs (2) through (14), respectively; and
(2) by inserting before paragraph (2), as redesignated, the
following:
``(1) `autocycle' means a motorcycle with 3 wheels in
contact with the ground, front-wheel drive, a fully enclosed
occupant compartment, and a steering wheel, which is subject to
applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards, as
determined necessary by the Secretary of Transportation through
regulation.''.
(b) Applicability of Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to
Autocycles.--Chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the table of sections, by inserting after the item
relating to section 30114 the following:
``30114A. Autocycles.'';
and
(2) by inserting after section 30114 the following:
``Sec. 30114A. Autocycles
``(a) Interim Safety Standards for Autocycles.--During the period
beginning on the date of the enactment of the Autocycle Safety Act and
ending on the effective date of the rules issued pursuant to subsection
(b), a person satisfies the requirements set forth in section 30112(a)
with regard to an autocycle if the autocycle--
``(1) complies with the motor vehicle safety standards for
passenger cars, as set forth in part 571 of title 49, Code of
Federal Regulations, relating to--
``(A) controls and displays (FMVSS 101);
``(B) lamps, reflective devices, and associated
equipment (FMVSS 108), except for center high-mounted
stop lamps;
``(C) brake systems (FMVSS 135);
``(D) seating systems (FMVSS 207);
``(E) belted occupant crash protection (FMVSS 208);
and
``(F) seat belt assemblies (FMVSS 209);
``(2) complies with the motor vehicle safety standards for
motorcycles, as set forth in part 571 of title 49, Code of
Federal Regulations, relating to--
``(A) new pneumatic tires (FMVSS 119); and
``(B) tire selection and rims (FMVSS 120);
``(3) complies with the motor vehicle safety standards for
motorcycles or passenger cars (at the option of such person),
as set forth in part 571 of title 49, Code of Federal
Regulations, relating to--
``(A) brake hoses (FMVSS 106);
``(B) rearview mirrors (FMVSS 111), except for
inside rearview mirrors;
``(C) motor vehicle brake fluids (FMVSS 116); and
``(D) glazing materials (FMVSS 205);
``(4) meets the performance criteria relating to upper
interior impact set forth in FMVSS 201 to the extent possible
to reach the target points; and
``(5) is equipped with a steering wheel air bag, anti-lock
brakes, and electronic stability control.
``(b) Rulemaking.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
the enactment of the Autocycle Safety Act, the Secretary of
Transportation shall issue such final rules, interpretations,
and test procedures in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3)
as may be necessary for a person to satisfy the requirements
set forth in section 30112(a) with regard to an autocycle.
``(2) Determination.--In determining which motor vehicle
safety standards are applicable to autocycles under paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall--
``(A) apply appropriate motorcycle safety standards
to those aspects of an autocycle's performance that are
appropriately regulated through the motor vehicle
safety standards applicable to motorcycles; and
``(B) apply appropriate passenger car safety
standards to those aspects of an autocycle's
performance regulated through motor vehicle safety
standards that are not otherwise appropriately
regulated through a motorcycle standard.
``(3) Other requirements.--In issuing rules to preserve
autocycle safety pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary
shall--
``(A) provide autocycle manufacturers with
appropriate lead time to comply with the safety
standards set forth in such rules; and
``(B) comply with the requirements and
considerations set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of
section 30111.''.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--Section 30112(a) of title 49, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``sections 30113 and
30114'' and inserting ``sections 30113, 30114, and 30114A'';
and
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``section 30114,'' and
inserting ``sections 30114 and 30114A,''.
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