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Madeleine Dean (D-PA)

Expressing support for the recognition of the week of November 1 through November 7, 2026, as "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week".

H.Res. 1647 · House resolution Health

A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for recognizing the week of November 1 through November 7, 2026, as "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week." It highlights the serious risks and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while fatigued or sleepy. The text points out that being awake for extended periods causes impairments similar to or worse than driving under the influence of alcohol. It notes that many adult drivers report driving drowsy, which leads to numerous crashes, injuries, and deaths each year. Ultimately, the House of Representatives resolves to support this designation to raise awareness and encourages people in the United States to take preventable steps against drowsy driving.