United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 2 R · 1 I cosponsors

S 1853 — Motorcyclist Advisory Council Act of 2021

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The Motorcyclist Advisory Council Act establishes a council to address motorcyclist safety and transportation issues.

This bill aims to create a Motorcyclist Advisory Council that will focus on enhancing motorcyclist safety and transportation concerns. It seeks to ensure motorcyclists have a voice in transportation policy decisions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For workers who commute by motorcycle, this bill means their safety concerns may be addressed in transportation policies.
  • Families: Families of motorcyclists can benefit from improved safety measures that emerge from this council's recommendations.
  • Environment: The council may also consider how motorcycling intersects with environmental concerns and transportation planning.

Summary

Motorcyclist Advisory Council Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for the establishment or designation of a Motorcyclist Advisory Council whose duties are to advise the Department of Transportation, the National Highway Safety Administration, and the Federal Highway Administration on transportation safety issues of concern to motorcyclists, including (1) motorcycle safety; (2) barrier and road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and (3) the architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies. The bill also sets forth the membership of the council, member terms, and reporting requirements.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 542 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (542)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1853 do?
Motorcyclist Advisory Council Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for the establishment or designation of a Motorcyclist Advisory Council whose duties are to advise the Department of Transportation, the National Highway Safety Administration, and the Federal Highway Administration on transportation safety issues of concern to motorcyclists, including (1) motorcycle safety; (2) barrier and road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and (3) the architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies. The bill also sets forth the membership of the council, member terms, and reporting requirements.
Who sponsors S 1853?
S 1853 is sponsored by Peters, Gary C. (Democratic), Johnson, Ron (Republican), Baldwin, Tammy (Democratic), King, Angus S., Jr. (Independent), and Ernst, Joni (Republican).
What is the current status of S 1853?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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