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SAFE TO DRIVE Act

USA117th CongressS-195| Senate 
| Updated: 2/3/2021
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (2)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
States Afforded Funding Extensions To Oppose Driving Recklessly In Vehicular Engagements Act or the SAFE TO DRIVE Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation to use up to 25% of the amounts available for national priority safety program grants to award grants to any state that certifies it has enacted a distracted driving statute that (1) is applicable to drivers of all ages, (2) makes a violation of the statute a primary offense, and (3) prohibits texting or all non-navigational viewing of a personal wireless communications device.
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Timeline
Feb 3, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-762
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • February 3, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-762
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-762: SAFE TO DRIVE Act
Motor vehiclesRoads and highwaysState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security

SAFE TO DRIVE Act

USA117th CongressS-195| Senate 
| Updated: 2/3/2021
States Afforded Funding Extensions To Oppose Driving Recklessly In Vehicular Engagements Act or the SAFE TO DRIVE Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation to use up to 25% of the amounts available for national priority safety program grants to award grants to any state that certifies it has enacted a distracted driving statute that (1) is applicable to drivers of all ages, (2) makes a violation of the statute a primary offense, and (3) prohibits texting or all non-navigational viewing of a personal wireless communications device.
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Timeline
Feb 3, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-762
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • February 3, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-762
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (2)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-762: SAFE TO DRIVE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Motor vehiclesRoads and highwaysState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and security