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Investing in Safer Traffic Stops Act of 2025
2/14/2025, 1:38 PM
Summary of Bill HR 546
Bill 119 HR 546, also known as the Civilian Traffic Violation Enforcement Grant Program Act, aims to address traffic violations through a grant program established by the Attorney General. The bill seeks to provide funding for civilians to assist in enforcing traffic laws and promoting road safety.
Under this legislation, the Attorney General would be responsible for administering the grant program, which would provide financial support to individuals or organizations interested in participating in civilian traffic violation enforcement efforts. The goal of the program is to supplement the work of law enforcement agencies and improve compliance with traffic laws.
The bill does not specify the exact criteria for eligibility or the amount of funding that would be available through the grant program. However, it does emphasize the importance of promoting safe driving practices and reducing traffic violations through increased enforcement efforts. Overall, Bill 119 HR 546 seeks to enhance traffic safety by empowering civilians to assist in enforcing traffic laws and promoting responsible driving behavior. The bill is currently under consideration in the US Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.
Under this legislation, the Attorney General would be responsible for administering the grant program, which would provide financial support to individuals or organizations interested in participating in civilian traffic violation enforcement efforts. The goal of the program is to supplement the work of law enforcement agencies and improve compliance with traffic laws.
The bill does not specify the exact criteria for eligibility or the amount of funding that would be available through the grant program. However, it does emphasize the importance of promoting safe driving practices and reducing traffic violations through increased enforcement efforts. Overall, Bill 119 HR 546 seeks to enhance traffic safety by empowering civilians to assist in enforcing traffic laws and promoting responsible driving behavior. The bill is currently under consideration in the US Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.
Congressional Summary of HR 546
Investing in Safer Traffic Stops Act of 2025
This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish a grant program for state, local, or tribal government entities to ensure that the enforcement of traffic violations is carried out by a civilian or traffic monitoring technology instead of a law enforcement officer.
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Current Status of Bill HR 546
Bill HR 546 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill HR 546 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2025. Bill HR 546's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of January 17, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 546
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 546
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 546
To direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program for civilian traffic violation enforcement.
To direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program for civilian traffic violation enforcement.
Comments

Joaquin Pritchard
1,050
1 year ago
I think this bill is a good idea, but how will they decide who gets the grants for traffic enforcement?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 546
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