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H.R. 141 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
5 members · Left 2 · Center 0 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Burchett, Tim (R-TN) (Introduced 01/03/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.66 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 5 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
| Latest Action | 01/04/2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/03/2025)
Trailer Safety Improvement Act
This bill requires that state highway safety programs address trailer safety equipment, preventive maintenance, and other aspects of the proper and safe usage of light- and medium-duty trailers.
119 HR 141 IH: Trailer Safety Improvement Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 141IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. Burchett (for himself and Mr. Bishop) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo amend title 23, United States Code, to include education on trailer safety in State highway safety programs.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Trailer Safety Improvement Act.2.Trailer safety programsSection 402(a)(2)(A)(xiv) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting , prevent improper and unsafe use of light-duty and medium-duty trailers, and educate the public about required trailer safety equipment and preventive maintenance after unsecured vehicle loads.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 01/04/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Trailer Safety Improvement Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Trailer Safety Improvement Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title 23, United States Code, to include education on trailer safety in State highway safety programs. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 01/03/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works
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