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US HB7679
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Laura Gillen
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Transportation must launch an education campaign within 1 year on dangers of noncompliant or counterfeit child car seats and booster seats that fail to meet Federal safety standards under 49 CFR sections 571.213 and 571.213b
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Campaign must include methods for identifying and avoiding non-compliant child restraint systems
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$1,500,000 authorized for the education campaign, to remain available until expended
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Amends Section 402(a)(2)(A)(iii) of title 23, U.S. Code to add public information and education activities about counterfeit child restraints as authorized programming under state highway safety programs
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Introduced February 25, 2026 by Rep. Gillen and Rep. King-Hinds; referred to Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce
Legislative Description
CAR SEAT Act Child Automobile Restraint Safety Education and Training Act
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2/25/2026