This bill tells the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to set up a one‑year pilot program to help stop terrorist attacks that use motor vehicles. Within a year of the law taking effect, DHS would work with rental agencies and vehicle dealers to standardize what information is collected, improve how suspicious activity is reported, and train staff to spot warning signs. DHS would also share a threat overview about large vehicles, and, if needed, create a way to check information against a non‑classified watch list and let dealers or rental companies notify the FBI about sales or rentals. Large vehicles here include trucks, buses, semitrailers, tractors, trailers, or vans that can carry more than 15 passengers. DHS and the Transportation Security Administration must report to Congress every 120 days on how the program is going, including impacts on privacy and civil liberties, and what a permanent program would mean for safety.

The bill also protects dealers and rental companies from lawsuits for actions they take under this pilot. It requires DHS to study, within 18 months, how to work with rental car and ride‑sharing companies (like peer‑to‑peer apps) to better identify risks and threats of terrorist attacks.

Key points

• Who is affected: DHS, TSA, rental car companies, vehicle dealers, and ride‑sharing platforms; customers renting or buying large vehicles may see added checks or questions.
• What changes: Standard info collection at rentals, better training and guidance for spotting and reporting suspicious activity, technical help to access reports, and possible checks against a non‑classified watch list with FBI notice if DHS says it’s needed.
• When: DHS must start the pilot within one year of the law taking effect; the pilot can run up to one year. Reports to Congress are due every 120 days during the pilot, and the ride‑share study is due within 18 months.