HR 1745 117th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Accidents Employment and training programs Motor carriers Motor vehicles Transportation employees Transportation safety and security

DRIVE-SAFE Act

Introduced: July 27, 2021 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Mar 11, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Mar 10, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Mar 10, 2021

Introduced in House

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Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act or the DRIVE-SAFE Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to promulgate regulations to implement an apprenticeship program for licensed commercial motor vehicle drivers under the age of 21.

Under the program, an apprentice must complete two probationary periods that total 400 hours of on-duty time, of which at least 240 hours must be driving time in a commercial motor vehicle. Additionally, the apprentice must be accompanied in the cab of the commercial motor vehicle by an experienced driver.

Further, the bill requires all commercial motor vehicles used in the program for training to be equipped with safety technology such as active braking collision mitigation systems and video event capturing systems.

An employer shall not knowingly allow, require, permit, or authorize a driver under the age of 21 to operate a commercial motor vehicle unless the driver is participating in, or has completed, an apprenticeship program that meets the requirements set forth in this bill.

What's happening now March 11, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Related & companion bills 4

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Highways and Transit Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 125