Introduced in SenateNov 17, 2016
Designates November 27, 2016, Drive Safer Sunday.
Bill114th CongressFiled Nov 17, 2016Transportation and Public Works
S.Res. 617
A resolution designating November 27, 2016, as "Drive Safer Sunday".
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 17, 2016)
Designates November 27, 2016, Drive Safer Sunday.
What just happenedNov 17, 2016
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6495; text as passed Senate: CR S6489)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA](R-GA)Sponsor
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- Agreed to SenateNov 17, 2016
- Nov 17, 2016Floor
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6495; text as passed Senate: CR S6489)
- Nov 17, 2016Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6495; text as passed Senate: CR S6489)
- Nov 17, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
Passed Senate without amendmentNov 17, 201682
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Designates November 27, 2016, as Drive Safer Sunday.
Encourages:
- schools, universities, administrators, and teachers to launch campaigns to urge students to focus on safety when driving;
- national trucking firms to alert their drivers to be especially focused on driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving;
- clergies to remind their congregations to travel safely when attending services and gatherings;
- law enforcement personnel to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely, particularly on the Sunday after Thanksgiving;
- motorists to always drive safely; and
- people to understand the importance of wearing a seat belt and to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety.