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CAR SEAT Act

3/17/2026, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7679

This bill, titled "To amend title 23, United States Code," is designated as H.R. 7679 in the 119th Congress. The bill, introduced on February 25, 2026, aims to amend the U.S. Code to authorize public information and education activities as part of highway safety programs. Specifically, it proposes the implementation of an education campaign under the Secretary of Transportation to raise awareness about the dangers associated with noncompliant or counterfeit child restraint systems, such as car seats and booster seats. The bill may also include additional purposes not provided in the context.

Current Status of Bill HR 7679

Bill HR 7679 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2026. Bill HR 7679 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2026.  Bill HR 7679's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 25, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7679

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7679

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7679

To amend title 23, United States Code, to include public information and education activities as authorized programming under highway safety programs and to require the Secretary of Transportation to carry out an education campaign on the dangers associated with noncompliant or counterfeit child restraint systems, including car seats and booster seats, and methods for identifying and avoiding such systems, and for other purposes.
To amend title 23, United States Code, to include public information and education activities as authorized programming under highway safety programs and to require the Secretary of Transportation to carry out an education campaign on the dangers associated with noncompliant or counterfeit child restraint systems, including car seats and booster seats, and methods for identifying and avoiding such systems, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Sevyn Hicks

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1 month ago

I think this bill is a step in the right direction. It's important for people to be educated on the dangers of using noncompliant or counterfeit child restraint systems. As a parent, I want to make sure my child is safe in the car, and having this information readily available will help me make informed decisions. It's crucial that we all work together to ensure the safety of our children on the road. #ChildSafety #HR7679 Short comment: "Important bill for child safety on the road! #HR7679"

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