Introduce and support legislation to require autonomous vehicle companies to report traffic safety data, including vehicle miles traveled, unplanned stoppages, and injuries involving human drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Senator Edward J. Markey introduced the AV Safety Data Act, legislation that would require the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to mandate the reporting of vehicle miles traveled, unplanned stoppages, and injuries involving human drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists by autonomous vehicles.

Markey introduced legislation to mandate AV companies to report specific traffic safety data to NHTSA.

Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Mandate AV Companies Report Traffic Safety Data
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Congress.gov lists Sen. Edward J. Markey as sponsor of S.3742, introduced 01/29/2026, with latest action referral to Senate Commerce.

Official congressional record shows Markey introduced the Senate AV Safety Data Act in the 119th Congress. The bill remains at the introduced/referral stage, but the claim was to introduce and support legislation.

delivered same_term A for effort

S.3742 - AV Safety Data Act 119th Congress (2025-2026)
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The bill directs NHTSA to require covered entities to submit monthly reports on public-road miles, injury collisions, and unplanned stoppage events.

The official bill text matches the promise's subject matter: autonomous-vehicle company reporting of vehicle miles traveled, injuries involving vulnerable road users or other occupants, and unplanned stoppages.

delivered same_term A for effort

S. 3742 (IS) - AV Safety Data Act
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Markey's Senate office announced he introduced legislation requiring NHTSA reporting of VMT, unplanned stoppages, and injuries involving drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Markey publicly supported the legislation and described the exact reporting categories in the campaign claim, providing direct evidence of introduction and support.

delivered same_term A for effort

Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Mandate AV Companies Report Traffic Safety Data
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The current Congress.gov bill page still shows Sen. Markey as sponsor, lists the latest action as the Jan. 29, 2026 read and referral, and says the bill's status is Introduced.

Official congressional record confirms Markey introduced S.3742 and that it remains at the introduced/referral stage with no later action in the lookback window.

delivered same_term A for effort

S.3742 - AV Safety Data Act 119th Congress (2025-2026)
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