S. 195 · 117th Congress · Senate

SAFE TO DRIVE Act

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced
Feb 3, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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 communications device.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 03, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. FEB 03, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Committees

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Feb 3, 2021

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