Require the installation of automatic emergency braking systems in all new passenger vehicles.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Ellie’s Law?
The bill S. 1609 has been in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions since May 5, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This effort has seen no recorded action since May 5, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Ellie’s Law (S. 1609 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 895 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 895 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.