S-4611 : Still Just a Bill

The bill S. 4611, introduced by Senators Peters and Cotton, aims to enhance the safety of Army vehicles by requiring the retrofitting of certain vehicles with anti-lock brake systems and electronic stability control kits. Key provisions include:

• Retrofitting Requirement: Mandates the Secretary of the Army to ensure that all high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles identified in the Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Strategy are retrofitted with anti-lock brake systems and electronic stability control kits by September 30, 2030.
• Implementation Plan: Requires the Secretary of the Army to develop and submit a plan to Congress within 90 days of the bill's enactment, detailing the steps to ramp up production and retrofitting activities, challenges, estimated retrofit rates, funding requirements, and transportation needs.
• Annual Certification: Directs the Secretary of the Army to certify to the congressional defense committees by March 1 of 2026, 2027, and 2028 that the Army's budget will support meeting the retrofitting requirement.