H.R. 7679

119 HR 7679 IH: Child Automobile Restraint Safety Education and Training Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-02-25
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 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 7679  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   February 25, 2026   Ms. Gillen  (for herself and  Ms. King-Hinds ) introduced the following bill; which was 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   A BILL
To amend title 23, United States Code, to include public information and education activities as authorized programming under highway safety programs and to require the Secretary of Transportation to carry out an education campaign on the dangers associated with noncompliant or counterfeit child restraint systems, including car seats and booster seats, and methods for identifying and avoiding such systems, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Child Automobile Restraint Safety Education and Training Act   or the   CAR SEAT Act  .
2.
Education campaign
(a)
In general
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall carry out an education campaign on the dangers associated with noncompliant or counterfeit child restraint systems, including car seats and booster seats, that do not meet Federal safety standards under sections 571.213 and 571.213b of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, and methods for identifying and avoiding such systems.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,500,000, to remain available until expended.
3.
Highway safety programs
Section 402(a)(2)(A)(iii) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting  , and to carry out public information and education activities related to the dangers associated with noncompliant or counterfeit child restraint systems, including car seats and booster seats, that do not meet Federal safety standards under sections 571.213 and 571.213b of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, and methods for identifying such products  after  underserved populations .