HR-2218 : Still Just a Bill

Stop for School Buses Act of 2019

This bill addresses safety measures and programs to prevent the illegal passing of school buses.

Specifically, the Department of Transportation must

  • conduct a review of existing state laws and programs regarding the illegal passing of school buses;
  • create a nationwide public safety campaign to highlight the importance of illegally passing school buses;
  • review and evaluate the effectiveness of various technologies to enhance school bus safety;
  • review driver education materials in states to determine how the illegal passing of school buses is addressed; and
  • research the connections between the illegal passing of school buses and other safety issues, including distracted driving.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-04-11CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.House committee actions
2019-04-10IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-04-10IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-04-10IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jackie Walorski [R] (IN-2)
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Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Motor vehicles
  • Photography and imaging
  • Rural conditions and development
  • Technology assessment
  • Transportation safety and security

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