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To require the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the unsafe use of electric scooters, and for other purposes.

10/28/2022, 1:45 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5426

This bill requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct a study on the (1) behavior of individuals using electric scooters while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; (2) involvement of electric scooters in traffic accidents; and (3) effects on pedestrian, scooter user, and motorist safety resulting from the lack of laws governing the use of electric scooters and a lack of training on their safe operation.

Current Status of Bill HR 5426

Bill HR 5426 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 12, 2019. Bill HR 5426 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 12, 2019.  Bill HR 5426's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of December 13, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5426

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5426

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Accidents
- Congressional oversight
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Government studies and investigations
- Pedestrians and bicycling
- Transportation safety and security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5426

To require the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the unsafe use of electric scooters, and for other purposes.
To require the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the unsafe use of electric scooters, and for other purposes.

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