Recognizing December 2025 as "Impaired Driving Prevention Month" and promoting efforts to help prevent tragic and preventable crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by impaired driving.
Impaired Driving Prevention Month: December 2025
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by a subcommittee. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for further study. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This is a non-controversial resolution that recognizes a public safety issue. These types of measures usually pass quickly with support from both parties.
Key Points
- This resolution officially names December 2025 as a month to focus on preventing impaired driving. It aims to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- The resolution highlights that drunk driving deaths have increased by 22 percent since 2019. Currently, more than 10,000 people die every year in these types of crashes, which accounts for about 30 percent of all traffic deaths in the country.
- It supports programs run by the Department of Transportation and local police, such as the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. These programs use ads and extra police patrols to keep impaired drivers off the road during the holiday season.
- The resolution encourages people to plan ahead for a safe ride home. It also points to the benefits of ignition interlocks, which are devices that prevent a car from starting if the driver has been drinking, noting they can reduce repeat offenses by up to 70 percent.
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Milestones
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
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 December 2025 as "Impaired Driving Prevention Month" and promoting efforts to help prevent tragic and preventable crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by impaired driving.
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