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Jackie Walorski Enhancing Necessary Data on Illegal School Bus Passing Act

3/14/2024, 4:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3998

Bill 118 hr 3998, also known as the Jackie Walorski Enhancing Necessary Data on Illegal School Bus Passing Act, aims to address the issue of illegal passing of school buses. The bill was introduced by Representative Jackie Walorski and is currently being considered in the US Congress.

The main purpose of this bill is to enhance data collection on incidents of illegal passing of school buses in order to better understand the scope of the problem and develop effective strategies to prevent it. The bill would require states to report data on illegal passing incidents to the Department of Transportation, which would then be used to analyze trends and identify areas where additional safety measures may be needed.

Additionally, the bill would provide funding for states to implement programs to educate the public about the dangers of illegal passing and to enforce laws related to school bus safety. This includes funding for increased law enforcement presence near school bus stops and for the installation of cameras on school buses to capture footage of illegal passing incidents. Overall, the Jackie Walorski Enhancing Necessary Data on Illegal School Bus Passing Act seeks to improve the safety of students who rely on school buses for transportation by addressing the issue of illegal passing. By collecting data, increasing public awareness, and providing funding for enforcement efforts, this bill aims to reduce the number of dangerous incidents involving school buses and protect the lives of children.

Current Status of Bill HR 3998

Bill HR 3998 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2023. Bill HR 3998 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2023.  Bill HR 3998's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of June 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3998

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3998

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Motor vehicles
- School administration
- Transportation safety and security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3998

Jackie Walorski Enhancing Necessary Data on Illegal School Bus Passing Act
Jackie Walorski Enhancing Necessary Data on Illegal School Bus Passing Act
To establish a program to monitor and gather data on incidents of illegal passing of stopped school buses, develop a national public safety messaging campaign, training materials, and model legislation to reduce such incidents, and for other purposes.

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