US HR493 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on July 28 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-07-31 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Recognizing the dangers of distracted driving. Recognizes the dangers of distracted driving. Expresses support for: efforts to educate the public about such dangers; AT&T's "It Can Wait" campaign to raise awareness of such dangers; industry-led engineering solutions to reduce fatal crash risks as a result of distracted driving; stronger enforcement of distracted driving laws; and the Road to Zero coalition and its efforts to encourage a holistic, safe system approach to improving roadway safety.

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Title

Recognizing the dangers of distracted driving.

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-07-31HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
2017-07-28HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2017-07-28HouseIntroduced in House

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