Recognizing December 2025 as Impaired Driving Prevention Month and promoting efforts to help prevent tragic and preventable crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by impaired driving.
Summary
H. Res. 924 aims to recognize December 2025 as "Impaired Driving Prevention Month." It promotes efforts to prevent crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by impaired driving. The resolution expresses support for initiatives by the Department of Transportation, state and local governments, and law enforcement to combat impaired driving.
Expected Effects
If passed, this resolution would raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. It would also encourage preventative measures such as driving sober and planning safe rides home. The resolution also supports the adoption of mandatory first-time offender ignition interlock laws.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of the dangers of impaired driving.
- Support for efforts by various government entities to prevent impaired driving.
- Encouragement of preventative measures against impaired driving.
- Potential reduction in alcohol-impaired driving incidents through ignition interlock programs.
- Safer roads for drivers, passengers, and other road users.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself does not allocate funding or mandate specific actions, limiting its direct impact.
- Relies on voluntary compliance and existing programs, which may not be sufficient to address the issue comprehensively.
- Potential for increased costs associated with ignition interlock devices for offenders.
- May face resistance from individuals who oppose stricter impaired driving laws.
- The effectiveness of the resolution depends on the extent to which it translates into tangible actions and behavioral changes.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare and ensuring domestic tranquility. While the Constitution does not explicitly address impaired driving, the resolution's focus on public safety falls within the scope of governmental responsibility. The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states, allowing states to implement specific impaired driving prevention measures.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).