Introduced in House — H.R. 7679

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.

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Child Automobile Restraint Safety Education and Training Act or the CAR SEAT Act.

Sec. 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.

Sec. 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.