S. 841 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010
S. 841 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Apr 21, 2009, sponsored by John F. Kerry with 29 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 21, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 111-373
What it does
Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to initiate a rulemaking to promulgate a phased-in motor vehicle safety standard: (1) establishing performance requirements for an alert sound that allows blind and other pedestrians to detect a nearby electric or hybrid vehicle operating below the cross-over speed, if any; and (2) requiring such vehicles to provide an alert sound conforming to…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John F. Kerry (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 21, 2009
- Passed the SenateDec 9, 2010
- Passed the HouseDec 16, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2010
- Became lawJan 4, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-373. (Jan 4, 2011)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 16, 2010 · Passed379–30
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2010House · Dec 16, 2010
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- S.J.Res. 25: A joint resolution granting the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by the State…
- H.R. 5147: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010
- H.R. 5611: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II
- H.R. 3360: Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010
Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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