Recognizing April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" and promoting efforts to help prevent tragic and preventable crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by distracted driving.
Bill Summary
Declares April 2026 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, promoting efforts to prevent crashes caused by distracted driving. Recognizes the need to help prevent tragic and preventable crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by distracted driving.
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Bill Journey
- Apr 20, 2026
- Apr 20, 2026You Are Here
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects all road users, including drivers, pedestrians, and passengers, by raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and promoting prevention efforts. It may lead to increased safety measures and education campaigns to reduce the number of crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by distracted driving.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic5
- Republican12
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Cosponsors (16)
- Chris PappasDemocrat · NH
- Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · MP
- Tom BarrettRepublican · MI
- John R. MoolenaarRepublican · MI
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- Michael LawlerRepublican · NY
- Mike CareyRepublican · OH
- Scott FranklinRepublican · FL
- Kevin MullinDemocrat · CA
- Kathy CastorDemocrat · FL
- Derek SchmidtRepublican · KS
- Darin LaHoodRepublican · IL
- James C. MoylanRepublican · GU
- Dina TitusDemocrat · NV
- Thomas R. SuozziDemocrat · NY
- Brian K. FitzpatrickRepublican · PA
- Dan NewhouseRepublican · WA
Bill Details
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