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House bill · H.R. 6947 (119th Congress)

SAFE Exit Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Feb 10, 2026

Sponsor: Robin L. Kelly (U.S. Representative, IL-2, Democratic)

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Summary

The bill would require the Secretary of Transportation, within two years of enactment, to set a standard requiring every new motor vehicle to have a manual door release that allows occupants to exit even if the electrical system fails.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Feb 10, 2026

    In committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    U.S. House

  2. Feb 10, 2026

    In committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  3. Feb 10, 2026

    In committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  4. Feb 10, 2026

    In committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  5. Feb 10, 2026

    Committee vote

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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  1. Feb 10, 2026

    Committee vote

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  2. Feb 10, 2026

    Committee vote

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  3. Jan 6, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  4. Jan 6, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  5. Jan 6, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  6. Jan 6, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

  7. Jan 6, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

  8. Jan 6, 2026

    Referred to committee

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

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