[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 137 (Monday, August 2, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5615-S5616]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

  SA 2213. Mr. BLUMENTHAL (for himself and Mr. Markey) submitted an 
amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 2137 proposed by Mr. 
Schumer (for Ms. Sinema (for herself, Mr. Portman, Mr. Manchin, Mr. 
Cassidy, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Collins, Mr. Tester, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. 
Warner, and Mr. Romney)) to the bill H.R. 3684, to authorize funds for 
Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, 
and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as 
follows:

        Strike section 24205 and insert the following:

     SEC. 24205. RULEMAKING TO INSTALL AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF SYSTEMS 
                   AND ROLLAWAY PREVENTION TECHNOLOGY IN MOTOR 
                   VEHICLES.

       (a) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Electric vehicle.--
       (A) In general.--The term ``electric vehicle'' means a 
     vehicle that--
       (i) does not include an engine; and
       (ii) is powered solely by an external source of 
     electricity, solar power, or both.
       (B) Exclusion.--The term ``electric vehicle'' does not 
     include an electric hybrid vehicle that uses a chemical fuel, 
     such as gasoline or diesel fuel.
       (2) Key.--The term ``key'' has the meaning given the term 
     in section 571.114 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations 
     (or a successor regulation).
       (3) Manufacturer.--The term ``manufacturer'' has the 
     meaning given the term in section 30102(a) of title 49, 
     United States Code.
       (4) Motor vehicle.--
       (A) In general.--The term ``motor vehicle'' has the meaning 
     given the term in section 30102(a) of title 49, United States 
     Code.
       (B) Exclusions.--The term ``motor vehicle'' does not 
     include--
       (i) a motorcycle or trailer (as those terms are defined in 
     section 571.3 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations) (or a 
     successor regulation);
       (ii) any motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating 
     of more than 10,000 pounds; or
       (iii) for purposes of subsection (b), a battery electric 
     vehicle.
       (b) Automatic Shutoff Systems for Motor Vehicles.--
       (1) Final rule.--
       (A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule 
     amending section 571.114 of title 49, Code of Federal 
     Regulations, to require manufacturers to install in each 
     motor vehicle that is equipped with a keyless ignition device 
     and an internal combustion engine technology to automatically 
     shut off the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle has idled 
     for the period designated under subparagraph (B).
       (B) Period described.--
       (i) In general.--The period referred to in subparagraph (A) 
     is the period designated by the Secretary as necessary to 
     prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
       (ii) Different periods.--The Secretary may designate 
     different periods under clause (i) for different types of 
     motor vehicles, depending on the rate at which the motor 
     vehicle emits carbon monoxide, if--

       (I) the Secretary determines a different period is 
     necessary for a type of motor vehicle

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     for purposes of section 30111 of title 49, United States 
     Code; and
       (II) requiring a different period for a type of motor 
     vehicle is consistent with the prevention of carbon monoxide 
     poisoning.

       (2) Deadline.--The rule under paragraph (1) shall become 
     effective not later than 2 years after the date on which the 
     Secretary issues such rule.
       (c) Preventing Motor Vehicles From Rolling Away.--
       (1) Requirement.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue a final rule 
     amending part 571 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, 
     to require manufacturers to install technology to prevent 
     movement of motor vehicles equipped with keyless ignition 
     devices and automatic transmissions if--
       (A) the transmission of the motor vehicle is not in the 
     park setting;
       (B) the motor vehicle does not exceed the speed determined 
     by the Secretary under paragraph (2);
       (C) the seat belt of the operator of the motor vehicle is 
     unbuckled;
       (D) the service brake of the motor vehicle is not engaged; 
     and
       (E) the door for the operator of the motor vehicle is open.
       (2) Determination.--The Secretary shall determine the 
     maximum speed at which a motor vehicle may be safely locked 
     in place under the conditions described in subparagraphs (A), 
     (C), (D), and (E) of paragraph (1) to prevent motor vehicle 
     rollaways.
       (3) Deadline.--The rule under paragraph (1) shall become 
     effective not later than 2 years after the date on which the 
     Secretary issues the rule.
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