Trailer Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 8651)

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill will change the requirements for state highway safety programs, forcing states to incorporate specific trailer safety curriculum into their existing public education efforts to receive federal funding.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State highway safety agencies

These agencies must update their safety programs to include the new trailer safety education requirements.

Light-duty and medium-duty trailer owners

These individuals will be the target audience for new public education campaigns regarding safety equipment and maintenance.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Mr. Burchett and Mr. Garamendi are members of the U.S. House of Representatives. context
Title 23 of the U.S. Code governs federal-aid highway programs, including safety standards that states must meet to receive federal funding. context

Summary

This bill requires states to include education on the safe use and maintenance of light-duty and medium-duty trailers in their federally funded highway safety programs. It aims to reduce accidents caused by improper trailer use by mandating public awareness of safety equipment and maintenance requirements.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If passed, this bill will change the requirements for state highway safety programs, forcing states to incorporate specific trailer safety curriculum into their existing public education efforts to receive federal funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of trailers does this bill cover?

The bill specifically covers light-duty and medium-duty trailers.

How will this affect state highway safety programs?

States will be required to add educational content about trailer safety equipment and maintenance to their existing safety programs to comply with federal standards.

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Discoveries

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Expansion of Highway Safety Education

The bill expands the scope of federally mandated highway safety education from focusing primarily on 'unsecured vehicle loads' to include the broader category of trailer maintenance and equipment safety.

Title 23, United States Code

Connected Entities

personMr. Garamendi“Co-sponsored the bill”Map →

dollar_amount402“Section of the United States Code being amended”Map →

locationUnited States“Country where the bill will be applied”Map →

bill_numberH.R. 8651“Bill number of the Trailer Safety Improvement Act”Map →

personMr. Burchett“Introduced the bill”Map →

organizationCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure“Committee the bill was referred to”Map →

dateJune 7, 2024“Date the bill was introduced”Map →

dollar_amount23“Section of the United States Code being amended”Map →

Analysis Score

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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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