U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1647: Expressing support for the recognition of the week of November 1 through November 7, 2026, as "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week".
Status: In committee, November 2, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, November 2, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1647 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2026 Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania (for herself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Expressing support for the recognition of the week of November 1 through November 7, 2026, as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week . Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines drowsy driving as operating a motor vehicle while fatigued or sleepy ; Whereas drowsy driving creates a serious risk on the road by making drivers less attentive, slowing reaction times, and affecting the ability to make decisions; Whereas the National Safety Council considers drowsy driving to be a profound impairment that mimics alcohol-impaired driving in many ways, including impaired attention, mental processing, judgment, and decision making; Whereas studies show that being awake for 18 hours results in impairment equivalent to or worse than a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05 percent and being awake for 24 hours results in a BAC of 0.1 percent, higher than the legal limit of 0.08 percent BAC in all States; Whereas the National Sleep Foundation advises that healthy adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night; Whereas drivers who work the night shift, work multiple jobs, or have irregular work …
Sponsors
- Madeleine Dean (D, HD-PA-4) · primary sponsor
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R, HD-001)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Transportation and Public Works
Common questions
- What is HR1647?
- HR1647 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Expressing support for the recognition of the week of November 1 through November 7, 2026, as "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week".
- What is the status of HR1647?
- In committee as of November 2, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (November 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1647?
- Madeleine Dean (D, HD-PA-4), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR1647?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1647
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