Congress·In Committee·H.R. 141

Trailer Safety Improvement Act

Trailer Safety: New State Education Programs

Jan 4, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to a subcommittee for review, which is the first step toward potential approval. The bill is actively moving through the House committee system.

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Unlikely to pass

While the bill has support from both parties, many small safety bills never make it out of committee because they are not seen as top priorities for the current session.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 8651 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8651 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill would require states to include trailer safety in their official highway safety plans. It focuses on teaching drivers how to safely use light-duty and medium-duty trailers to prevent accidents on the road.
The program would educate the public about the right equipment to use and how to perform regular maintenance. This includes checking that hitches are secure and that trailer lights and brakes are working correctly.
People who use trailers for moving, landscaping, or towing boats and campers would be most affected. The goal is to reduce the number of accidents caused by trailers that are poorly maintained or attached incorrectly.
States would likely use existing federal highway safety money to pay for these new educational efforts. It does not create any new taxes or fees for people who own or use trailers.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

3 milestones3 actions

Jan 4, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jan 3, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Jan 3, 2025

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Trailer Safety Improvement Act

Bill NumberHR 141

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Data Sources

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D: 2R: 2

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