Anton's Law

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 980 Anton's Law currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 4:03 PM

Congressional Summary of S 980

Child Passenger Protection Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to establish a safety standard for booster seats used in passenger motor vehicles as a form of child restraint. Directs the Secretary to complete a rulemaking proceeding to amend certain Code of Federal Regulations motor vehicle safety standards in order to: (1) require each seat belt assembly in the rear seats of a passenger motor vehicle to be a lap and shoulder belt assembly; and (2) apply such requirement to passenger motor vehicles beginning after the production year in which such regulations are prescribed in compliance with the implementation of a certain phase-in schedule.

Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to extend the occupant protection incentive grants program for a two-year period.

Amends Federal transportation law to authorize the Secretary to make: (1) a basic grant to any State that enacts a child restraint law by October 1, 2003; and (2) a supplemental grant to any such State if the child restraint law is an enhanced child restraint law. Sets forth certain grant requirements.

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Current Status of Bill S 980

Bill S 980 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 26, 2001. Bill S 980 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on May 26, 2001. Bill S 980's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. as of March 5, 2002

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 980

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 980

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Transportation and Public Works

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Administrative procedureAuthorizationAutomobile safety appliancesAutomobile safety standardsChild safetyCommerceCongressCongressional reporting requirementsConsumer educationDepartment of TransportationEconomics and Public FinanceEmergency ManagementEmergency medical personnelFamiliesFederal aid highway programFederal aid to IndiansFederal aid to transportationFines (Penalties)Fire fightersGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment publicityHealthIndian childrenInfrastructureLabor and EmploymentLawMinoritiesMotor vehicle safetyPolice trainingProduct safetyPublic service advertisingSeat beltsState lawsTraffic accidents and safety

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 980

Anton's LawA bill to provide for the improvement of the safety of child restraints in passenger motor vehicles, and for other purposes.Child Passenger Protection Act of 2001Anton's LawAnton's Law

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