119-HRES-924 Journalist Public Summary
A bipartisan House resolution to designate December 2025 as Impaired Driving Prevention Month, spotlighting drunk- and drug-impaired driving risks, praising safety campaigns, and urging the public to plan sober rides; it’s symbolic (not a new law) and currently sits in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Headline Summary
The House resolution names December 2025 as Impaired Driving Prevention Month, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving and urging people to plan sober transportation.
What It Does
H. Res. 924 is a nonbinding statement of the House. It recognizes December 2025 for impaired‑driving awareness, supports federal, state, and local safety efforts and public campaigns (like “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”), and encourages people to drive sober and arrange safe rides. It references ignition‑interlock policies as one approach to reduce repeat offenses, but it does not change law or appropriate money.
Who’s For It
- Sponsors: Rep. Chris Pappas (D‑NH) and Rep. Tracey Mann (R‑KS), signaling bipartisan backing.
- Supportive language in the resolution explicitly praises the work of the U.S. Department of Transportation, state DOTs, and state/local law enforcement on impaired‑driving campaigns.
- Public safety and traffic‑safety advocates are typically aligned with awareness‑month measures that highlight prevention and sober‑ride planning.
Who’s Against It
- No formal opposition is noted in the resolution text.
- Some skeptics of awareness resolutions generally argue they are symbolic and prefer votes on binding policy or funding; others may debate ignition‑interlock mandates at the state level.
What’s Next
As of December 3, 2025, the measure was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. If the committee advances it and the House adopts it, the resolution would express the chamber’s position but would not create or change law.
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