FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

February 10, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Clarke released the following statement celebrating the passage of her legislation, the Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026, in the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade markup by voice vote.

“Tragedies like the loss of Magnus White should not have happened, and Congress has a moral responsibility to work towards a future where they never do again. Today, we are closer than ever before to fulfilling our essential obligation. This victory represents a remarkable step forward for families like the Whites who know the heart wrenching pain of a preventable accident taking their loved one, as well as for the countless other families who are now that much closer to the assurance of safety and security every American deserves in the presence of motor vehicles. I am heartened to have had Jill and Michael with us to mark this tremendous moment, and I look forward to continuing this moral work at their side until the bill that bears their son’s name becomes the law of the land.”

Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) introduced the Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026 earlier this month, legislation that would require the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to amend the current motor vehicle standard for automated emergency braking systems to ensure these systems can detect cyclists and other vulnerable road users regardless of clothing color or skin tone in both day and night and at the speeds NHTSA has previously determined in the existing AEB rule. This bill represents a critical step toward safer streets, fewer fatalities, and a transportation system that works for everyone.

Full text of the bill can be found HERE.

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