Increase the penalties for people who cause a fatal crash while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Domenic and Ed’s Law?
As of April 26, 2026, H.R. 8518 sits in the House Committee on Education and Workforce with no further action taken. The committee members must choose to hold a vote for the bill to advance, but most bills never receive a committee vote and fail to move forward. This proposal follows a similar bill that expired on May 14, 2024.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Domenic and Ed’s Law (H.R. 8518 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8407 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8407 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Seth Magaziner (D-RI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.