Expressing the sense of the Congress that States should require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of a potentially visually impaired individual.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jun 2004): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 56, is a statement from Congress expressing its opinion. It urges individual states to require people applying for driver's licenses to prove they can drive with extra care around individuals who may be visually impaired. This includes recognizing the white cane and guide dogs as indicators of a visually impaired person.
The bill focuses on improving the safety of visually impaired individuals who travel independently and may face hazards, such as traffic. It aims to ensure that new drivers understand the importance of caution and awareness when encountering these individuals and their mobility aids.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2003. It was then received in the Senate in June 2004 and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As a concurrent resolution expressing the "sense of Congress," it does not have the force of law and does not require the President's signature. Its passage indicates Congress's view on the matter, but it relies on states to adopt similar requirements.
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Timeline
23 Jun 2004
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 56 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 56, is a statement from Congress expressing its opinion. It urges individual states to require people applying for driver's licenses to prove they can drive with extra care around individuals who may be visually impaired. This includes recognizing the white cane and guide dogs as indicators of a visually impaired person. The bill focuses on improving the safety of visually impaired individuals who travel independently and may face hazards, such as traffic. It aims to ensure that new drivers understand the importance of caution and awareness when encountering these individuals and their mobility aids. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2003. It was then received in the Senate in June 2004 and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As a concurrent resolution expressing the "sense of Congress," it does not have the force of law and does not require the President's signature. Its passage indicates Congress's view on the matter, but it relies on states to adopt similar requirements.
- Has H.Con.Res. 56 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 56. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 56?
- H.Con.Res. 56 was sponsored by Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] (D-IL), with 40 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 56?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (23 Jun 2004).
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