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H.R. 734 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009

H.R. 734 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 28, 2009, sponsored by Edolphus Towns with 238 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 28, 2009
Co-sponsors
238
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works

What it does

Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - 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: 177 Democrats, 61 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 28, 2009
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. (Feb 2, 2009)

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