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US S786

US S786
Stop for School Buses Act


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Introduced
03/17/2021
In Committee
03/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of Transportation to review laws relating to the illegal passing of school buses and to execute a public safety messaging campaign relating to illegal passing of school buses, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Stop for School Buses Act, requires the Secretary of Transportation to review laws relating to the illegal passing of school buses and execute a public safety messaging campaign on this issue. The bill defines key terms like "Department" and "Secretary," and outlines several tasks for the Secretary, including: compiling illegal passing laws in all states, reviewing existing laws that may inhibit school bus safety measures, evaluating methods used to document and report stop-arm violations, establishing a public safety campaign, reviewing technologies to enhance school bus safety, and analyzing connections between illegal passing and other safety issues like distracted driving. The goal is to improve education and awareness around the dangers of illegally passing school buses.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 03/17/2021)

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