To amend title 23, United States Code, to provide grant eligibility for a State that adopts a program for the impoundment of vehicles operated by persons while under the influence of alcohol.

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Bill Number

HR 473

Introduced

Feb 1, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.

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Crime and Law Enforcement Drunk driving Economics and Public Finance Federal aid to transportation Government Operations and Politics Highway finance Searches and seizures State laws Traffic accidents and safety Transportation and Public Works

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Summary

Amends Federal highway law to revise eligibility requirements for grants to States that adopt and implement programs to reduce alcohol-related traffic safety accidents. Makes eligible for such a grant a program to impound a vehicle operated by a person arrested for operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Actions

Feb 2, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
Feb 1, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 1, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E117)
Feb 1, 2005

Introduced in House

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