SAFE TO DRIVE Act
- Last Action
- 5/1/2019
Actions
- 2019-05-01Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 2019-04-30Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2019-04-30Introduced in House
- 2019-04-30Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-04-30 (00)
States Afforded Funding Extensions To Oppose Driving Recklessly In Vehicular Engagements Act or the SAFE TO DRIVE Act
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to use up to 25% of the amounts available for national priority safety program grants to award grants to any state that certifies it has enacted a distracted driving statute that (1) is applicable to drivers of all ages, (2) makes a violation of the statute a primary offense, and (3) prohibits texting or all non-navigational viewing of a personal wireless communication device.
Cosponsors (12)
- Mike Gallagher (R-WI)
- Steve Cohen (D-TN)
- Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX)
- Ross Spano (R-FL)
- Chris Pappas (D-NH)
- Harley Rouda (D-CA)
- DON YOUNG (R-AK)
- Sharice Davids (D-KS)
- John Katko (R-NY)
- Greg Stanton (D-AZ)
- Troy Balderson (R-OH)
- Carol Miller (R-WV)
Subjects
- Motor vehicles
- Roads and highways
- State and local government operations
- Telephone and wireless communication
- Transportation programs funding
- Transportation safety and security
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