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S.1938: Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2010
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced Oct. 27, 2009
- Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (7 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2010 - (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make grants beginning FY2011 to states that enact laws that prohibit, with certain exceptions, and establish fines for texting and/or handheld cellphone use while driving. Requires a state that receives a grant to allocate: (1) at least 50% to educate and advertise to the public about the dangers of texting or using a cellphone while driving as well...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-355.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 656.
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| Oct. 27, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.) |