Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
This resolution recognizes April 2026 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month and encourages actions to reduce crashes, deaths, and injuries from distracted driving. It expresses the House's support for public education, enforcement, and technology efforts led by federal, state, and local partners. The resolution does not create new law or authorize spending; it is a formal statement of support and encouragement.
This is a House simple resolution, so it would be adopted only by the House of Representatives and does not go to the President. It is non-binding and does not change federal law or create enforceable requirements.
House Resolution 1194 designates April 2026 as "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" and promotes efforts to reduce crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by distracted driving.
The resolution expresses support for DOT, NHTSA, state and local agencies, and law enforcement education and enforcement campaigns, and urges drivers to use "Do Not Disturb" features and put phones away while driving.
It is a non-binding resolution without regulatory text or funding provisions.
As a House simple resolution of recognition it does not create law; adoption in the House is likely but it cannot become statute.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed commemorative resolution: it clearly defines the problem, cites relevant data, and uses appropriate nonbinding language to express support and encourage action by federal, State, and local actors.
Progressive wants funding and stronger regulatory steps.
These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.
Progressive wants funding and stronger regulatory steps.
Generally supportive of efforts to reduce preventable deaths and injuries, but disappointed the resolution is only symbolic and lacks concrete measures.
Would prefer explicit calls for funding, stronger nationwide laws, technology accountability, or equity safeguards in enforcement.
Still sees value in public education and campaigns that complement broader safety policy.
Supportive of a low-cost, nonbinding resolution that promotes safety and coordination across levels of government.
Views it as a practical step to reinforce existing DOT and NHTSA efforts, though notes symbolic measures need evidence-based follow-up.
Will watch for accompanying funding or policy proposals.
Likely to support the resolution's safety focus and emphasis on personal responsibility and state/local roles.
Generally approves nonbinding federal statements that encourage safer behavior.
May be cautious about any implied expansion of federal power or new enforcement burdens, although this bill does not create new mandates.
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As a House simple resolution of recognition it does not create law; adoption in the House is likely but it cannot become statute.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Progressive wants funding and stronger regulatory steps.
As a House simple resolution of recognition it does not create law; adoption in the House is likely but it cannot become statute.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed commemorative resolution: it clearly defines the problem, cites relevant data, and uses appropriate nonbinding language to express support and e…
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