H.R. 7539: SAFE Act

Introduced
In committee
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Passed both chambers
Enacted

What it does

Targets reincarnated or "chameleon" carriers that attempt to evade previous safety or enforcement histories by returning under another identity. The legislation calls for development and testing of automated technology capable of identifying potentially connected carriers during registration.

Full title: To direct the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct a study on chameleon carriers in the United States and plan, develop, and test an advanced automation tool to help enforcement personnel detect chameleon carrier applications under the registration process of the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes.

Action history

February 13, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
February 12, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
February 12, 2026Introduced in House