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HR7204Referred to Committee

School Bus Stop-Arm Safety Camera Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-22
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Janelle S. Bynum
Janelle S. Bynum
Democrat · OR · Representative
Votes with party: 96.2% (602 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Progressive Groups$309k
  • Climate & Environment$13k

Full profile: /officials/B001326

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13)· 2026-04-20

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

2026-01-23

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2026-01-22
  • House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2026-01-22

Previously

  • Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeReferred To · 2026-01-22
  • Education and Workforce CommitteeReferred To · 2026-01-22

Plain-English Summary

The bill would allow school districts to install cameras on school buses that record when drivers illegally pass stopped buses, helping enforce traffic laws that protect children getting on and off buses. These camera recordings could be used as evidence to ticket or fine drivers who violate stop-arm laws, which currently exist in most states but are often ignored. The measure aims to reduce dangerous traffic violations around school buses and improve safety for students and bus drivers.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Transportation and Public Works
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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