In a series of stories that began airing in 2015, CBS News revealed that when hit from behind, car front seats may collapse backwards and their occupants can be propelled – forcefully – into the rear seats where children usually sit.
Following a six-year CBS News investigation that revealed potential safety dangers in vehicle seats, legislation aimed at increasing the federal strength standard has been included in the. But its congressional backers say the proposed legislation needs to be stronger.
Now, the proposed 2,702-page infrastructure bill includes two paragraphs that, if passed, would instruct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to draft a new regulation within two years that updates the decades-old standard for the strength of vehicle front seats.
"I am pleased the Senate has included a provision requesting the Department of Transportation to finally update seat back integrity standard in the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
"Thankfully, there are some important reforms," Markey told CBS News. "However, we must still fight to improve this bill before it becomes law. That's why I will be offering several amendments to strengthen my existing safety provisions.", also believes the current legislation isn't enough.CBS News identified
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