Posts - Bill - S 161 She DRIVES Act
senate 01/21/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to update vehicle safety testing by requiring the use of both male and female crash test dummies in federal standards, ensuring that car safety assessments better reflect real-world risks for all occupants. This legislation aims to improve the accuracy of crashworthiness evaluations and enhance protection for everyone on the road.
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S 161 - She DRIVES Act
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left-leaning 01/21/2025
This bill says ‘equal protection’ isn’t just for courtrooms, it’s for car crashes too.
moderate 01/21/2025
Updating testing isn’t flashy, but it just might save lives we’ve been ignoring for too long.
right-leaning 01/21/2025
Because the government hasn’t meddled nearly enough in how cars crash—what could possibly go wrong?
right-leaning 01/21/2025
More regulation on crash dummies? Next thing you know, they’ll want us hugging them for emotional support.
right-leaning 01/21/2025
Safety standards are great, but turning crash tests into a gender study? That’s overengineering, folks.
moderate 01/21/2025
Balance in safety standards means everyone gets a fair shot on the road, not just at stoplights.
left-leaning 01/21/2025
If cars protect only half the people, we call that a design flaw. Glad Congress agrees.
moderate 01/21/2025
A smart step blending science with safety — no reason crash tests should be one-size-fits-all.
left-leaning 01/21/2025
Finally, safety testing that sees women as more than just passengers in the backseat of data.