Republican Congressman Scott Perry has introduced legislation to repeal a federal requirement that all new vehicles be fitted with technology capable of detecting driver impairment, arguing that the measure amounts to an unwarranted "kill switch" mandate. The provision was included in former President Joe Biden's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and critics such as Perry contend it raises concerns about vehicle safety, privacy and government overreach into how cars function.

Perry's bill, named the "No Kill Switches in Cars Act," seeks to rescind the mandate requiring passive monitoring systems in new vehicles that are intended to detect whether a driver's blood alcohol level exceeds the legal limit. Supporters of the original provision framed it as a road-safety measure aimed at reducing drink-driving deaths, while opponents argue it could allow vehicles to be remotely disabled and raises questions over reliability and consumer rights.