House Bill 2416
116th Congress(2019-2020)
SAFE TO DRIVE Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 30, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2416
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
April 30, 2019
05/01/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
04/30/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
04/30/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 10, 2022 11:36:00 PM