Senate Bill 1551
117th Congress(2021-2022)
SCOPE Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 11, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1551
Congress
117
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stop CO Poisoning Exposures Act or the SCOPE Act
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to require that automobile manufacturers install technology in each motor vehicle equipped with a keyless ignition device and an internal combustion engine to automatically shut off the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle has idled for a specified period of time to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
May 11, 2021
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05/11/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
05/11/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:25 PM