hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Limits car low beam headlight brightness for safer night driving.
Rep. Perez (details on party/state not in bill text)
In committee, no House vote yet
This bill, introduced by Representative Perez, proposes to set a maximum brightness level for low beam headlights on cars. It has been sent to the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce for review, but no vote has occurred yet. If passed, the Department of Transportation would be responsible for defining the specific brightness limits.
Introduced Mar 3, 2026
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and then referred to two committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce. It must be reviewed and approved by these committees before it can be considered for a vote by the full House of Representatives. If it passes the House, it would then move to the Senate for their review and vote, and finally, if passed by both, to the President to be signed into law.
If this bill becomes law, the Secretary of Transportation would create new rules establishing maximum brightness standards for car low beam headlights. This means that future cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles sold in the U.S. would have headlights designed to be less glaring. Drivers might find that oncoming headlights at night are less intense, potentially improving safety and comfort. Any replacement headlights you buy for your vehicle would also need to comply with these new brightness limits.
Supporters Say
Supporters believe limiting headlight brightness will reduce dangerous glare and improve road safety at night.
Critics Say
Critics might raise concerns about reduced visibility for drivers of vehicles with dimmer headlights.
Those in favor of the bill likely argue that excessively bright headlights create a safety hazard by temporarily blinding oncoming drivers, especially older drivers or those with vision issues. They would suggest that regulated brightness improves overall road safety. On the other hand, potential critics may contend that brighter headlights offer better visibility for the driver of the vehicle, particularly on poorly lit roads, and that dimming them could compromise a driver's ability to see hazards.