H.R. 5734 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2008
H.R. 5734 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Apr 9, 2008, sponsored by Edolphus Towns with 88 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
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 9, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 88
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study and report to Congress on the minimum level of sound that is necessary to be emitted from a motor vehicle, or some other method, to alert blind and other pedestrians of the presence of operating motor vehicles while traveling.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Edolphus Towns (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 69 Democrats, 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 9, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (Apr 9, 2008)
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