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Introduced
08/28/2020
08/28/2020
In Committee
08/31/2020
08/31/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to educate the public on the dangers of drug-impaired driving, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Department of Transportation to provide competitive grants to states to educate the public on the dangers of drug-impaired driving. A state may use the grant to provide funds to local government agencies, Indian tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations in such state that will educate the public on the dangers of drug-impaired driving. A state that receives a grant or an entity using funds provided by a state must use certain evidence and strategies to educate the public, including those recommended by the Congressional Research Service in the publication titled Marijuana Use and Highway Safety, published on May 14, 2019.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Transportation to provide competitive grants to states to educate the public on the dangers of drug-impaired driving. States can use the grant funds to provide education through local government agencies, Indian tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations. The education must be based on evidence and strategies recommended by the Congressional Research Service and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or other evidence-based, peer-reviewed strategies. The bill authorizes $5 million for each of the first two fiscal years after enactment.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (on 08/31/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8129/all-info | 08/29/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8129/BILLS-116hr8129ih.pdf | 09/09/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8129/BILLS-116hr8129ih.pdf.pdf | 09/09/2020 |
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