H.R. 1216 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
K.T. Safety Act of 2007
H.R. 1216 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 27, 2007, sponsored by Janice D. Schakowsky with 43 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 43
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 110-189
What it does
Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act of 2007 or the K.T. Safety Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to initiate a rulemaking for motor vehicles to require: (1) automatic reversal of direction by power windows and panels when they detect an obstruction; (2) an expanded rearward field of view to prevent backing incidents; and (3) automatic transmissions to have an anti-rollaway system that requires…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2007
- Passed the HouseDec 19, 2007
- Passed the SenateFeb 14, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 25, 2008
- Became lawFeb 28, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-189. (Feb 28, 2008)
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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