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Congress·In Committee·20 days ago

House Committee Reviews Know Before You Drive Act to Curb Misleading Self-Driving Car Claims

Also known as: Know Before You Drive Act

Legislative Progress

✓ Filed
Review
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Senate
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Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Key Points

  • This bill would stop car companies from using misleading names or ads that make 'partially' automated cars sound like they can drive themselves completely. Manufacturers would be banned from claiming a car has full self-driving powers if it still requires a human to stay alert and take over.
  • When someone buys or leases a new car with these features, the dealer must provide a clear notice. This notice must explain exactly what the car can do, what it cannot do, and which parts of driving the human is still responsible for, such as watching for obstacles or responding to system failures.
  • If a car company sends a software update that changes how the car's driving system works, they must notify the owner. This ensures drivers always know if their car's capabilities or safety limits have changed after they bought it.
  • The government would add new labels to car windows, similar to fuel economy stickers. These labels would use plain language or icons to help shoppers easily compare the self-driving features and extra costs of different vehicles before they buy.
  • The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general would have the power to sue or fine companies that violate these rules. This is intended to prevent accidents caused by drivers who don't realize their car's technology has limits.
Technology DigitalInfrastructure Transportation

Milestones

3 milestones5 actions
Feb 10, 2026House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Feb 10, 2026House

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Feb 4, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

Feb 4, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 4, 2026

Introduced in House

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Politico Pro·19 days ago

Republicans muscle through AV framework bill at markup

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade advanced a package of 12 automotive safety bills, including the Know Before You Drive Act (H.R. 7377), which aims to increase consumer transparency regarding the limitations of partially automated driving systems.

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Quiver Quantitative·21 days ago

Congresswoman Kim Schrier Introduces Know Before You Drive Act for Enhanced Road Safety

Rep. Kim Schrier introduced the Know Before You Drive Act to prevent misleading claims about driver assistance systems. The bill mandates clear communication of vehicle capabilities and driver responsibilities, requiring manufacturers to notify owners of software updates that change system behavior.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Know Before You Drive Act

Bill NumberHR 7377
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

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