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Introduced
04/10/2019
04/10/2019
In Committee
04/11/2019
04/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To require the Secretary of Transportation to conduct research on and implement certain safety measures and programs to prevent illegal passing of school buses, and for other purposes. This bill addresses safety measures and programs to prevent the illegal passing of school buses. Specifically, the Department of Transportation must conduct a review of existing state laws and programs regarding the illegal passing of school buses; create a nationwide public safety campaign to highlight the importance of illegally passing school buses; review and evaluate the effectiveness of various technologies to enhance school bus safety; review driver education materials in states to determine how the illegal passing of school buses is addressed; and research the connections between the illegal passing of school buses and other safety issues, including distracted driving.
AI Summary
This bill, the Stop for School Buses Act of 2019, aims to enhance safety and prevent the illegal passing of school buses. It requires the Secretary of Transportation to conduct several reviews and implement programs, including:
1) Compiling state laws on the illegal passing of school buses, reviewing existing state laws that may hinder effective school bus safety measures, and issuing recommendations on best practices.
2) Creating and executing a nationwide public safety campaign to educate the public, especially students, on the importance of not illegally passing school buses.
3) Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of various technologies, such as cameras and warning systems, to improve school bus safety.
4) Reviewing driver education materials across states to determine how the issue of illegally passing school buses is addressed and making recommendations on how to improve education, particularly for new drivers.
5) Researching the connections between the illegal passing of school buses and other safety issues, like distracted driving and school bus stop locations, and creating a report on the findings.
The goal is to improve safety and prevent the dangerous practice of illegally passing school buses.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (65)
Jackie Walorski (R)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Jim Baird (R),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Mike Bost (R),
Anthony Brindisi (D),
Susan Brooks (R),
Julia Brownley (D),
Larry Bucshon (R),
Matt Cartwright (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Chris Collins (R),
Angie Craig (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Antonio Delgado (D),
Tom Emmer (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Mike Gallagher (R),
Chuy García (D),
Bob Gibbs (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Bill Huizenga (R),
John Katko (R),
Mike Kelly (R),
Dan Kildee (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Ron Kind (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Conor Lamb (D),
Daniel Lipinski (D),
Billy Long (R),
Betty McCollum (D),
Carol Miller (R),
Paul Mitchell (I),
John Moolenaar (R),
Gwen Moore (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Donald Payne (D),
Scott Perry (R),
Dean Phillips (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
David Price (D),
Kathleen Rice (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Chris Smith (R),
Lloyd Smucker (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Bryan Steil (R),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Fred Upton (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Peter Visclosky (D),
Tim Walberg (R),
Steve Watkins (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 04/11/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2218/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2218/BILLS-116hr2218ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2218/BILLS-116hr2218ih.pdf.pdf |
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