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SAFE TO DRIVE Act

USA116th CongressHR-2416| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2019
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (12)
John Katko (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Ross Spano (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • April 30, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 1, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Motor vehiclesRoads and highwaysState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security

SAFE TO DRIVE Act

USA116th CongressHR-2416| House 
| Updated: 5/1/2019
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.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • April 30, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 1, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Raja Krishnamoorthi

Raja Krishnamoorthi

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (12)
John Katko (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Troy Balderson (Republican)Ross Spano (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Motor vehiclesRoads and highwaysState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security