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National Driver Register Act of 1982

Introduced: April 27, 1982 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 25, 1982
Signed by President.
Oct 25, 1982
Became Public Law No: 97-364.
Oct 13, 1982
Presented to President.
Oct 12, 1982
Measure Signed in Senate.
Oct 1, 1982
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Oct 1, 1982
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Sep 29, 1982
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 29, 1982
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 929.
Sep 29, 1982
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Sep 29, 1982
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 29, 1982
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Sep 23, 1982
Placed on Union Calendar No: 540.
Sep 23, 1982
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 97-867.
Sep 23, 1982
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
May 12, 1982
Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.6211.
May 4, 1982
Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Apr 29, 1982
Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Surface Transportation Prior to Referral (Apr 29, 82).
Apr 27, 1982
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to States which adopt and implement programs to reduce traffic safety problems resulting from persons driving while under the influence of alcohol. Limits the receipt of such grants to three fiscal years and sets forth the Federal share payable for each successive year. Requires the Secretary to establish criteria for the grants based on areas of consideration provided under this Act. Authorizes appropriations from the Highway Trust Fund for fiscal years 1983 through 1985.

Directs the Secretary to issue regulations to implement such traffic safety programs after a period for public comment. Sets the effective date of such regulations, unless they are disapproved by either House of Congress.

What's happening now October 25, 1982

Became Public Law No: 97-364.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
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