Bill · H.Res. 1194· House(119-HRES-1194)

Recognizing April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" and promoting efforts to help prevent tragic and preventable crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by distracted driving.

Age: 50 years

Kansas

Introduced: 4/20/2026
Last activity: 4/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsored by: Tracey Mann
Cosponsors: - 11 - 5

Transportation and Public Works

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution recognizes April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month." It aims to promote efforts to prevent crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by distracted driving. The text highlights that distracted driving, including the use of mobile devices, is a leading cause of preventable accidents. It supports various government agencies in their efforts to educate the public and increase roadway safety. Finally, the resolution urges citizens to take personal preventive steps to stay focused on the road.

Yes· 3 of 27

Would children be better off under this?+1
Increased roadway safety through distracted driving awareness benefits children who are pedestrians and passengers.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
Reducing distracted driving may save the lives of young adults who are statistically high-risk drivers.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+1
The emphasis on driving safety provides a positive impact on middle-aged drivers and commuters.