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US S2604

US S2604
RIDE Act of 2019 Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone Act of 2019


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Introduced
10/16/2019
In Committee
10/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to require the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to work with vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, and other interested parties to advance the technology developed by the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety Research Program, and for other purposes. This bill requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to work with vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, and other entities to advance the technology developed by the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety Research Program and other advanced drunk driving prevention technology with the goal of integrating such technology into new vehicles. The NHTSA must demonstrate advanced drunk driving prevention technology in not fewer than 2,500 vehicles in federal fleets; and implement a program to encourage the use of advanced drunk driving prevention technology in state and local government fleets, and private sector fleets.

AI Summary

This bill, the Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone (RIDE) Act of 2019, requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to work with vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, and other entities to advance the technology developed by the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety (DADSS) research program and other advanced drunk driving prevention technology. The goal is to integrate this technology into new vehicles as soon as practicable. The bill also mandates that NHTSA demonstrate the advanced drunk driving prevention technology in at least 2,500 vehicles in federal fleets, and implement a program to encourage the use of this technology in state, local, and private sector vehicle fleets. The bill authorizes $5 million for fiscal years 2021 and 2022 to support the technology transfer and vehicle integration efforts, and $25 million for fiscal years 2021 and 2022 to fund the demonstration in federal fleets.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5846-5847) (on 10/16/2019)

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