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119-hr-8444119th Congress

Motor Vehicle Flammability Standards Study Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would require NHTSA to study the flammability hazards of materials inside vehicle occupant compartments. It focuses on the chemicals and technologies used to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302, the health and environmental risks for occupants and first responders, and options to mitigate those risks.

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  • Families and vulnerable passengers: The study would identify likely health hazards to occupants, including infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly, from exposure to cabin materials.
  • First responders: It would assess safety risks to emergency personnel and evaluate ways to reduce their exposure during crashes and fires.
  • Automakers and suppliers: The study would catalog the chemicals, materials, and technologies manufacturers use to comply with FMVSS No. 302 and evaluate alternative compliance methods.
  • Regulators and the public: NHTSA would coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, allow public comment, and publish a report no later than 30 months after enactment.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]

VA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/22/2026

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