Trailer Safety Improvement Act
The Trailer Safety Improvement Act (HR 8651) amends federal highway safety law to require programs preventing unsafe trailer use and public education. It directs existing federal safety programs to specifically address improper and unsafe use of light-duty and medium-duty trailers while educating the public about required safety equipment and preventive maintenance. This affects Department of Transportation highway safety initiatives and aims to reduce trailer-related accidents through proactive measures. The bill modifies current program guidelines without creating new funding or regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
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Introduced Jun 7, 2024
Last action Jun 10, 2024
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Jun 10, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Jun 7, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Jun 7, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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