S.Amdt. 2213

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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