Trailer Safety Improvement Act

In Plain Language

This bill requires states to include information about trailer safety in their highway safety programs. States would need to cover topics like proper safety equipment, maintenance, and how to use light and medium-duty trailers safely.

Official Congressional Research Service summary

Trailer Safety Improvement ActThis bill requires that state highway safety programs address trailer safety equipment, preventive maintenance, and other aspects of the proper and safe usage of light- and medium-duty trailers.

Sponsor

Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

Cosponsors

Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]

Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]

Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Latest action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Jan 4, 2025

Official source

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Action history

Jan 4, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

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