Driver and Officer Safety Education Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2019)
Driver and Officer Safety Education Act
This bill amends the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) to increase authorization levels for FY2019-FY2020.
The bill decreases the allocation of funds under national priority safety programs for (1) occupant protection, (2) state traffic safety information system improvements, and (3) impaired driving countermeasures.
The Department of Transportation must award grants to states that enact a commuter safety education program for educational and training programs concerning law enforcement practices during traffic stops and other in-person encounters.
In each fiscal year, 2% of the funds provided for commuter safety education shall be allocated among states that implement commuter safety education programs.
What just happenedFeb 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2019
- Feb 7, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Highways and Transit Subcommittee - Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 3, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House