{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://harshbarger.house.gov/media/press-releases/harshbarger-obernolte-torres-vasquez-introduce-bipartisan-bill-protect", "Harshbarger, Obernolte, Torres & Vasquez Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Consumer Choice and Strengthen Vehicle Safety", "2025-12-15", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "TN", "Diana Harshbarger", "H001086", "harshbarger.house.gov", "harshbarger", "https://harshbarger.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Representatives Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Norma Torres (D-CA), and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) introduced the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Functionality and Integrity Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure Americans can safely modify their vehicles without compromising critical safety systems.\n\n\u201cPersonalizing a vehicle is part of American culture, and millions of drivers shouldn\u2019t have to choose between the freedom to modify their car and the confidence that their safety systems will work properly,\u201d said Congresswoman Harshbarger. \u201cOur bill gives consumers the clarity they deserve by ensuring NHTSA, manufacturers, and the aftermarket industry are all working together to provide clear, data-driven guidelines for modern vehicle modifications. The ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act will strike the right balance between innovation, safety, and consumer choice, and I\u2019m proud to introduce this bipartisan solution.\u201d\n\nEach year, approximately 8.6 million vehicles are modified across the United States, from lift kits and suspension changes to engine upgrades, as millions of drivers enjoy the ability to personalize and adapt their vehicles. At the same time, newer vehicles increasingly rely on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) including automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, and collision-avoidance technology. Without clear guidance, routine modifications can unintentionally affect sensors and calibration, potentially undermining key safety features.\n\nThe ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act addresses this challenge by strengthening safety while preserving consumer freedom. The bill directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to develop clear, data-driven guidelines for vehicle modifications on model year 2028 and newer vehicles, ensuring drivers understand how aftermarket changes may interact with ADAS technologies.\n\nThe legislation is supported by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA).\n\n\u201cThe right to modify is a quintessentially American value shared by SEMA and automotive enthusiasts from coast to coast \u2013 but until the bold actions of Rep. Harshbarger there has never been a concerted effort to ensure this right is protected in American law. We applaud her leadership in introducing the ADAS Functionality & Integrity Act. This bill will provide the American people with certainty and protections to ensure that commonly modified vehicles remain as safe and functional as their manufacturers intended, while also protecting owners\u2019 ability to add wraps or upgrade bumpers and wheels, and live their best lives through their vehicles.\u201d - Karen Bailey-Chapman, Senior Vice President for Public and Government Affairs for SEMA\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nThe ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act accomplishes three key things:\n\nEstablishes Clear Guidelines for Safe Vehicle Modifications: The legislation instructs NHTSA to publish comprehensive guidelines explaining how common aftermarket modifications may affect ADAS safety features. These guidelines will help consumers personalize their vehicles with confidence without imposing new regulatory burdens on industry.\n\nRequires Data-Driven Coordination with Industry and Experts: NHTSA must collaborate with vehicle manufacturers, standard-setting organizations, dealers, and the aftermarket industry. All guidelines must be rooted in empirical data and dynamic testing to ensure safety while supporting continued innovation.", 1, "2026-04-30T06:05:15Z", "2026-04-30T06:07:09Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://harshbarger.house.gov/media/press-releases/harshbarger-obernolte-torres-vasquez-introduce-bipartisan-bill-protect"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8212616667151451, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}