S. 2290: Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-07-15 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] |
| Policy area | Transportation and Public Works |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-15 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2025-11-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-07-15):
Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2025
This bill allows for the use of a pulsating light system for vehicle braking.
Specifically, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108 (Standard 108) must be deemed to allow for the use of a pulsating light system on covered vehicles (i.e., passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, trailers, and motorcycles). The Department of Transportation must issue regulations to update Standard 108 to (1) include performance-based standards for pulsating light systems, and (2) allow for the use of the systems on motor vehicles.
As background, Standard 108 regulates all automotive lighting, signaling, and reflective devices. Under the bill, a pulsating light system includes a system for a high-mounted stop lamp in which the lamp pulses rapidly no more than four times and for no more than 1.2 seconds when the brake of the vehicle is applied and then converts to a continuous light (as a normal stop lamp) until the brake is released.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ben Ray Luján | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-07-15 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN 2025-10-07 |
| Ted Budd | R NC 2025-10-07 |
| John Boozman | R AR 2025-11-05 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2290 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2290?
S. 2290 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2290 are available on congress.gov.
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