Bill · H.R. 141· House(119-HR-141)
Trailer Safety Improvement Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/4/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Burchett
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Trailer Safety Improvement Act," proposes an amendment to title 23 of the United States Code. The goal is to incorporate trailer safety education into existing State highway safety programs. Specifically, it targets the prevention of improper and unsafe use of light-duty and medium-duty trailers. It also aims to educate the public regarding required safety equipment and preventive maintenance.
Yes
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The bill improves safety for trailer users, who are frequently found in rural areas using light-duty and medium-sut-duty trailers.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+2
The bill enhances road safety by educating the public on the proper use and maintenance of light-duty and medium-duty trailers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Road Safety: The bill seeks to prevent the improper and unsafe use of light-duty and medium-duty trailers, which could help reduce accidents caused by unsafe trailer use (Section 2).
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Public Education: By educating the public about required trailer safety equipment and preventive maintenance, the bill aims to ensure people are better informed about keeping their trailers safe (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+2
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/4/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Sanford BishopDemocrat · Georgia
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana