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Trailer Safety Improvement Act

USA119th CongressHR-141| House 
| Updated: 1/4/2025
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (3)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Trailer Safety Improvement Act , seeks to enhance road safety by expanding the focus of State highway safety programs. It specifically amends section 402(a)(2)(A)(xiv) of title 23, United States Code, to incorporate new provisions concerning trailer safety. The bill mandates that these State programs actively work to prevent the improper and unsafe use of light-duty and medium-duty trailers . Additionally, it requires them to educate the public about essential trailer safety equipment and preventive maintenance practices , thereby promoting safer towing and reducing accidents on public roads.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6915
Trailer Safety Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8651
Trailer Safety Improvement Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6915
    Trailer Safety Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8651
    Trailer Safety Improvement Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • January 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Trailer Safety Improvement Act

USA119th CongressHR-141| House 
| Updated: 1/4/2025
This legislation, titled the Trailer Safety Improvement Act , seeks to enhance road safety by expanding the focus of State highway safety programs. It specifically amends section 402(a)(2)(A)(xiv) of title 23, United States Code, to incorporate new provisions concerning trailer safety. The bill mandates that these State programs actively work to prevent the improper and unsafe use of light-duty and medium-duty trailers . Additionally, it requires them to educate the public about essential trailer safety equipment and preventive maintenance practices , thereby promoting safer towing and reducing accidents on public roads.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6915
Trailer Safety Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8651
Trailer Safety Improvement Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 4, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6915
    Trailer Safety Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8651
    Trailer Safety Improvement Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • January 4, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Tim Burchett

Tim Burchett

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (3)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted