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- H.R.3535
H.R.3535: ALERT Drivers Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced Sept. 8, 2009
- Latest Major Action Sept. 9, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (12 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009 or the ALERT Drivers Act - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to withhold 25% of a state's apportionment of certain federal-aid highway program funds for the fiscal year if the state has not enacted or is not enforcing a law that: (1) prohibits, except in an emergency, an operator of a motor vehicle from writing, sending, or reading a text message using a hand-held...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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| Sept. 8, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) |