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Introduced
04/30/2019
04/30/2019
In Committee
04/30/2019
04/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to review and report on certain laws, safety measures, and technologies relating to the 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; establish and implement 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 and prepare a report on the connections between the illegal passing of school buses and other safety issues.
AI Summary
This bill, the Stop for School Buses Act of 2019, directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to review and report on various laws, safety measures, and technologies related to the illegal passing of school buses. Specifically, the DOT must review existing state laws and enforcement regarding illegal school bus passing, establish a nationwide public safety campaign to address the issue, evaluate the effectiveness of school bus safety technologies, assess how driver education materials address illegal passing, and research the connections between illegal passing and other safety concerns. The bill aims to improve school bus safety and prevent accidents caused by drivers illegally passing stopped school buses.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (14)
Todd Young (R)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Burr (R),
Tom Carper (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Deb Fischer (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Gary Peters (D),
Pat Roberts (R),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 04/30/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1254/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1254/BILLS-116s1254is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1254/BILLS-116s1254is.pdf.pdf |
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