To reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by underride crashes, to improve motor carrier and passenger motor vehicle safety, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Steve Cohen
Sponsor. Representative for Tennessee's 9th congressional district. Democrat.
Introduced on Mar 5, 2019
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on March 5, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Congressman Cohen Promotes Trucking Safety Measure”
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Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN9]
(Sponsor)
on Jun 12, 2019
“Democrats For the People”
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Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA11]
(Co-sponsor)
on Mar 11, 2019
“Congressman Cohen Urges Committee to Consider Bipartisan Highway Safety Legislation”
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Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN9]
(Sponsor)
on Apr 9, 2019
History
Mar 5, 2019
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H.R. 1511 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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