S 2816 · 96th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to amend Section 402 of title 23, United States Code, relating to highway safety programs, to require the establishment of a comprehensive alcohol-traffic safety program in each state aimed at discouraging driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Introduced 1980-06-11· Sponsored by Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(1980-06-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the highway safety programs uniform standards to include: (1) effective alcohol safety programs; and (2) criminal penalties to deter motorists from driving while under the influence of alcohol.…

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