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DRIVE Safe Act

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM

Congressional Summary of S 659

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 659

Bill S 659 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2021. Bill S 659 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 10, 2021.  Bill S 659's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 10, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 659

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
30
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
26
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 659

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Accidents
- Business records
- Employment and training programs
- Motor carriers
- Motor vehicles
- Personnel records
- Transportation employees
- Transportation safety and security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 659

DRIVE Safe Act
A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations relating to commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes.
DRIVE Safe Act
Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 659

Todd Young
Todd Young
IndianaRepublican
Roger F. Wicker
Roger F. Wicker
MississippiRepublican
Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
North CarolinaRepublican
Jon Tester
Jon Tester
MontanaDemocrat
Patrick J. Toomey
Patrick J. Toomey
PennsylvaniaRepublican
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
FloridaRepublican

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