House Rejects Amendment to Defund Vehicle Impaired-Driving Prevention Systems
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Summary
The House of Representatives defeated a Republican-led amendment that sought to block funding for implementing a federal vehicle 'kill switch' mandate. The amendment, proposed by Representative Thomas Massie, aimed to prevent enforcement of Section 24220 of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which requires the Department of Transportation to develop mandatory impaired-driving prevention systems in new vehicles. The measure failed 268-164, keeping the controversial mandate intact despite privacy concerns raised by opponents who argue it gives too much control to vehicles over their owners.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledA Republican attempt to cut off federal funding tied to vehicle 'kill switch' enforcement failed in the House this week
The proposal, led by Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, sought to bar the government from spending money to advance or enforce the measure
The amendment was added to a broader spending bill, H.R. 7148, but was defeated 268 to 164
Lawmakers split not only over funding, but over how much control Americans should surrender to their cars
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