Recognizing April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" and promoting efforts to help prevent tragic and preventable crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by distracted driving.
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is not moving forward. There is no companion bill listed for this measure.
Legislative Progress
This is a non-controversial, bipartisan resolution that does not cost money, making it very likely to be approved by the House.
Key Points
- This resolution officially names April 2026 as a month to focus on the dangers of distracted driving. It aims to remind people that looking away from the road for even five seconds is like driving across a football field while blindfolded.
- The measure highlights that over 3,000 people die and 300,000 are injured every year in crashes caused by distractions. It points out that texting while driving makes a crash 23 times more likely.
- It supports existing safety campaigns from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and encourages drivers to use phone features that block notifications while driving. It also backs local police efforts to enforce hands-free driving laws.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Recognizing April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" and promoting efforts to help prevent tragic and preventable crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by distracted driving.
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