H.Con.Res. 56 — Expressing the sense of the 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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Expresses the sense of Congress that each State should require, as a condition of obtaining a driver's license, that a candidate demonstrate an ability to associate the use of the white cane and guide dog with a visually impaired individual and to exercise increased caution when driving in proximity to a potentially visually impaired individual.

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2003-02-26
Introduced in House
2003-02-26
Introduced in House
2003-02-26
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2003-02-27
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
2004-06-22
Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2004-06-22
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4659-4660)
2004-06-22
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 56.
2004-06-22
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4659)
2004-06-22
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4659)
2004-06-22
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2004-06-23
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Expressing the sense of the 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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