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H.R. 3412 115th Congress House

LEAD'R Act

Official title: To amend section 30103 of title 49, United States Code, to establish sole authority for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over the regulation … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend section 30103 of title 49, United States Code, to establish sole authority for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over the regulation of highly automated vehicles, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 26, 2017 See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyDepartment of TransportationFederal preemption
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Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesMotor vehiclesProduct safety and qualityState and local government operationsTransportation safety and security
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Jul 26, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 26, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 28, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Let NHTSA Enforce Automated Vehicle Driving Regulations Act or the LEAD'R Act

This bill provides for federal preemption of state laws regulating highly automated vehicles and automated driving systems (or components of such systems). A state may not enact a law in this area unless such law is identical to federal standards.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3412: LEAD'R Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-3412/
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"H.R. 3412: LEAD'R Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-3412/.
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H.R. 3412, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-3412/.
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[H.R. 3412: LEAD'R Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-3412/)
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