Bills · HR 6704
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6704Transportation and Public Works
Drunk Driving Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 15· LAST ACTION FEB 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenDrunk driving remains a major cause of death and injury, claiming thousands of lives annually. This bill matters because it tries to tackle this persistent problem in two key ways. First, by offering a substantial prize, it creates a strong incentive for engineers and companies to accelerate the development of advanced technology that can *passively* prevent impaired drivers from operating a vehicle, meaning the driver wouldn't have to actively do anything for it to work. If successful, this could significantly reduce drunk driving incidents.
Second, by creating a dedicated center for traffic safety enforcement, the bill aims to improve how police departments nationwide address dangerous driving. This could lead to more effective strategies, better use of resources, and ultimately, safer roads for everyone, saving lives and preventing injuries that currently impact countless families. If this bill doesn't become law, the development and deployment of passive anti-drunk driving technology might proceed more slowly, and state and local law enforcement might continue to lack a centralized resource for advanced traffic safety enforcement strategies.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a competition with a cash prize of at least $45,000,000 for developing "passive" anti-drunk driving technology that is ready for vehicle integration.
This incentivizes rapid innovation in a critical safety area, potentially leading to new technologies that automatically prevent drunk driving.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes $50,000,000 from the Highway Trust Fund to fund the competition, administration, evaluation, and outreach, available until the end of fiscal year 2028.
This provides the necessary financial backing to make the competition and the associated work a reality.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a Traffic Safety Enforcement Center of Excellence within the Department of Transportation within one year of enactment.
This creates a central hub for expertise and support for state and local law enforcement, aiming to improve traffic safety enforcement nationwide.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that the new Center of Excellence provide technical assistance, promote evidence-based strategies, establish best-practice protocols, and develop standardized training for law enforcement agencies.
These duties are crucial for ensuring the center effectively supports agencies in reducing hazardous driving behaviors and improving road safety.
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1 + 2
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
1
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSFEB 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
DEC 15
Introduced in House
DEC 15
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6704
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 15, 2025
Last actionFeb 2, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 15, 2025
House BillHR 6704Transportation and Public Works
Drunk Driving Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 15, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 2, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
