In CommitteeFiled Feb 25, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4] (D)
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 26, 2026
Summary
The CAR SEAT Act adds public education about non‑compliant or counterfeit child restraint systems to the federal highway safety program. It directs the Secretary of Transportation to launch a nationwide campaign within one year to teach parents how to identify and avoid unsafe car seats and booster seats, and provides $1.5 million to do so. The goal is to improve child safety in vehicles.
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