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S.Con.Res. 71 (109th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that States should require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of a potentially visually impaired individual.

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Introduced

15 December 2005

Last action

11 September 2006 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 601.

Sponsors

Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

6 December 2025

Transport

Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that each state should require any candidate for a driver's license to demonstrate, as a condition of obtaining one, an ability to: (1) associate the use of the white cane and guide dog with visually impaired individuals; and (2) exercise greatly increased caution when driving in proximity to a potentially visually impaired individual.

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Timeline

  1. 15 December 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13682)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 December 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 July 2006

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 11 September 2006

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 601.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 11 September 2006

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Stevens without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 109-333.

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 September 2006

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Stevens without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 109-333.

    Source: Committee

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Reported to Senate (text)

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

    Reported to Senate · EN · 11 September 2006

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  • Reported to Senate (PDF)

    Reported to Senate · EN · 11 September 2006

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  • Reported to Senate without amendment

    summary · EN · 11 September 2006

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 15 December 2005

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