Bills · S 2812
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2812Transportation and Public Works
Brake for Kids Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 16· LAST ACTION SEP 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because illegal passing of stopped school buses poses a serious and preventable danger to children getting on and off the bus. Such incidents can lead to tragic accidents, injuries, or fatalities. If this bill becomes law, it aims to reduce these dangers by significantly increasing public awareness and driver education nationwide, potentially saving lives and preventing serious injuries.
Without this law, public education efforts about this specific danger might remain fragmented, varying from state to state or community to community. A national campaign ensures a consistent and widespread message, which could be more effective in changing driver behavior and making roads safer for children during their daily commute.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a national public safety messaging campaign.
This creates a unified, nationwide effort to address a critical safety issue for children.
PROVISION 02
The campaign must focus on increasing awareness about the dangers of illegally passing stopped school buses.
This specifically targets a dangerous driving behavior that directly endangers children's lives.
PROVISION 03
The campaign will utilize television, radio, and social media advertising, ensuring a wide audience reach.
This ensures the safety message is broadly disseminated through various popular media channels.
PROVISION 04
The Secretary must initiate the campaign within one year after the bill becomes law.
This sets a clear deadline for the implementation of this important safety initiative.
PROVISION 05
The campaign will be funded using existing money already available for public safety messaging, rather than new appropriations.
This indicates the campaign will use existing resources without requiring additional taxpayer funds.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Indiana
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
64
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 16
Introduced in Senate
SEP 16
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2812
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 16, 2025
Last actionSep 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025
Senate BillS 2812Transportation and Public Works
Brake for Kids Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
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