Senate Bill 2604
116th Congress(2019-2020)
RIDE Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2604
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Reduce Impaired Driving for Everyone Act of 2019 or the RIDE Act of 2019
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.
October 16, 2019
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10/16/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5846-5847)
10/16/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:38 PM