What is the current status of HR 7428?

HR 7428 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7428?

HR 7428 was sponsored by Josh Gottheimer (D), Rep.

School Bus Seat Belt Safety Bill

IntroducedFebruary 9, 2026

Introduced7 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Why This Matters

This bill aims to improve safety for children on school buses by establishing new federal rules for seat belts. It highlights the importance of using lap and shoulder belts to protect students during transportation.

If you have a child who rides a school bus, this bill could lead to safer rides with seat belts.

Who this affects

students · families

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to create new rules for seat belts on school buses.
2It must be done within 180 days after the bill becomes law.
3The rules will focus on safety benefits of lap and shoulder seat belts for children.
4The bill also encourages innovative seat belt technology for school buses.
5It considers experiences from states that already have seat belt requirements on school buses.

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Last changed 17 days ago · checked hourly

School Bus Seat Belt Safety Bill

IntroducedFebruary 9, 2026

Introduced7 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Transportation and Public Works

Why This Matters

If you have a child who rides a school bus, this bill could lead to safer rides with seat belts.

Who this affects

students · families

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to create new rules for seat belts on school buses.
2It must be done within 180 days after the bill becomes law.
3The rules will focus on safety benefits of lap and shoulder seat belts for children.
4The bill also encourages innovative seat belt technology for school buses.
5It considers experiences from states that already have seat belt requirements on school buses.

Read full document

Last changed 17 days ago · checked hourly