Driver and Officer Safety Education Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 4, 2021)
Driver and Officer Safety Education Act
This bill increases authorization levels for FY2019-FY2020 for national priority safety programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Additionally, the bill decreases the allocation of funds under such programs for (1) occupant protection, (2) state traffic safety information system improvements, and (3) impaired driving countermeasures.
DOT 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 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 4, 2021
- Feb 4, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Highways and Transit Subcommittee - Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 4, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House