What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
Trailer Safety Improvement Act This 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.
Action Timeline
2025-01-04
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
2025-01-03
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2025-01-03
Introduced in House
2025-01-03
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.141 pass?
HR.141 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 34%.
What does HR.141 do?
Trailer Safety Improvement Act This 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.
Who sponsored HR.141?
HR.141 was sponsored by Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 141 IH: Trailer Safety Improvement Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 141 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 3, 2025 Mr. Burchett (for himself and Mr. Bishop ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 23, United States Code, to include education on trailer safety in State highway safety programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Trailer Safety Improvement Act . 2. Trailer safety programs Section 402(a)(2)(A)(xiv) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting , prevent improper and unsafe use of light-duty and medium-duty trailers, and educate the public about required trailer safety equipment and preventive maintenance after unsecured vehicle loads .
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