S-1913 : Still Just a Bill

Stopping Threats On Pedestrians Act of 2019 or the STOP Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to establish a competitive grant program to provide assistance to local government entities for bollard installation projects designed to prevent pedestrian injuries and acts of terrorism in areas utilized by large numbers of pedestrians. Such a project is one that installs raised concrete or metal posts on a sidewalk adjacent to a roadway that are designed to slow or stop a motor vehicle.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-06-19IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2019-06-19IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
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Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Pedestrians and bicycling
  • Terrorism
  • Transportation programs funding
  • Transportation safety and security

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