H.Res. 1194

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1194 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 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.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 20, 2026

Mr. Mann (for himself, Mr. Pappas, Ms. King-Hinds, Mr. Barrett, Mr. 
Moolenaar, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Carey, Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida, Mr. 
Mullin, Ms. Castor of Florida, Mr. Schmidt, Mr. LaHood, Mr. Moylan, Ms. 
Titus, Mr. Suozzi, and Mr. Fitzpatrick) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure

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RESOLUTION

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.

Whereas distracted driving, including visual, manual, and cognitive distraction, 
remains one of the leading causes of preventable crashes on United 
States roadways;
Whereas, according to national safety data, over 3,000 people are killed each 
year, and over 300,000 more are injured, in crashes involving distracted 
drivers;
Whereas distracted driving has increased in recent years due to the growing use 
of mobile devices and in-vehicle technologies, contributing 
significantly to roadway fatalities and serious injuries;
Whereas the United States Congress has supported efforts to reduce distracted 
driving through investments in roadway safety, public education, and 
technology that helps drivers stay focused and reduce distraction before 
crashes occur;
Whereas when a person reads a text while driving, their eyes are off the road 
for an average of 5 seconds, the same distance as traveling the length 
of an entire football field at 55 miles per hour;
Whereas more work must be done to stop the preventable and tragic consequences 
of distracted driving to make roads safer for drivers, passengers, 
pedestrians, cyclists, and all who share the road;
Whereas research shows that texting while driving increases crash risk by up to 
23 times and that hands-free technologies do not eliminate cognitive 
distraction;
Whereas many States have enacted hands-free or antitexting laws, and continued 
adoption and enforcement of such laws can help reduce distracted driving 
and save lives;
Whereas the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration work to educate the public each April through the 
national ``Put the Phone Away or Pay'' and ``U Drive. U Text. U Pay.'' 
campaigns;
Whereas State and local law enforcement play a vital role in reducing distracted 
driving crashes, injuries, and fatalities; and
Whereas State and local law enforcement agencies partner with the National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration each April to conduct high-
visibility enforcement and public outreach to combat distracted driving: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) expresses support for the recognition of ``Distracted 
Driving Awareness Month'' to raise awareness about the dangers 
of distracted driving;
(2) supports the efforts of the Department of 
Transportation, State departments of transportation, State and 
local governments, and State and local law enforcement to 
prevent and stop distracted driving, thereby saving lives; and
(3) urges people across the United States to take 
preventive steps against distracted driving, such as putting 
phones away while driving, enabling ``Do Not Disturb'' 
features, and staying focused on the road at all times.
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