Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act

Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act or the DRIVE-SAFE Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to promulgate regulations to implement an apprenticeship program for licensed commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.

Under the program, an apprentice must complete two probationary periods that total 400 hours of on-duty time, of which at least 240 hours must be driving time in a commercial motor vehicle. Additionally, the apprentice must be accompanied in the cab of the commercial motor vehicle by an experienced driver.

Further, the bill requires all commercial motor vehicles used in the program for training to be equipped with safety technology such as active braking collision mitigation systems and video event capturing systems.

An employer shall not knowingly allow, require, permit, or authorize a driver under the age of 21 to operate a commercial motor vehicle unless the driver is participating in, or has completed, an apprenticeship program that meets the requirements set forth in this bill.

Bill 117 HR 1745, also known as the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act, aims to promote financial literacy and education among young people in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 10, 2021, by Representative Joyce Beatty from Ohio.

The main goal of the bill is to ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives. It proposes the creation of a grant program that would provide funding to states and local educational agencies to develop and implement financial literacy programs in schools.

The bill also emphasizes the importance of teaching students about topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, and managing credit. It encourages schools to incorporate financial literacy into their existing curriculum and to provide professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their knowledge in this area. Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a national financial literacy campaign to raise awareness about the importance of financial education and to provide resources for individuals seeking to improve their financial literacy skills. Overall, the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act seeks to empower young people with the tools they need to make sound financial decisions and to ultimately contribute to a strong and prosperous economy.