This bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to run an education campaign within 1 year about the dangers of 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 about methods for identifying and avoiding such systems. The bill also amends a highway safety program provision to allow public information and education activities on this topic as an authorized use of those programs.
If you care for children who use car seats or booster seats, you may receive federal or state information about how to spot and avoid counterfeit or noncompliant child restraint products. State highway safety programs may use their authorized funds to run education and public information efforts on these products. The bill does not change Federal safety standards themselves.
The bill authorizes $1,500,000 to be appropriated to the Secretary of Transportation to carry out the education campaign, to remain available until expended. No publicly available information on broader cost estimates or official budget scores.
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