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Bill108th CongressFiled Feb 26, 2003Transportation and Public Works
H.Con.Res. 56

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.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jun 22, 2004)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the sense of Congress that each State should require, as a condition of obtaining a driver's license, that a candidate demonstrate an ability to associate the use of the white cane and guide dog with a visually impaired individual and to exercise increased caution when driving in proximity to a potentially visually impaired individual.

What just happenedJun 23, 2004

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17](D-IL)Sponsor
40 cosponsors27 D13 R
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  1. Jun 23, 2004IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Jun 22, 2004FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 22, 2004FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4659)

  4. Jun 22, 2004Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4659)

  5. Jun 22, 2004FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 56.

  6. Jun 22, 2004FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4659-4660)

  7. Jun 22, 2004FloorH30300

    Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  8. Feb 27, 2003CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.

    Highways and Transit Subcommittee
  9. Feb 26, 2003IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  10. Feb 26, 2003IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Feb 26, 2003IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJun 22, 200481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the sense of Congress that each State should require, as a condition of obtaining a driver's license, that a candidate demonstrate an ability to associate the use of the white cane and guide dog with a visually impaired individual and to exercise increased caution when driving in proximity to a potentially visually impaired individual.

Introduced in HouseFeb 26, 200300
Expresses the sense of Congress that each State should require, as a condition of obtaining a driver's license, that a candidate demonstrate an ability to associate the use of the white cane and guide dog with a visually impaired individual and to exercise increased caution when driving in proximity to a potentially visually impaired individual.