A joint resolution designating June 26 through July 2, 1988, as "National Safety Belt Use Week".
Public Law 100-359 · H.J.Res. 485 · 100th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Jun 30, 1988 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Rep. John Dingell (D-MI-16)
Cosponsors (251): Rep. Bud Shuster, Rep. Joe Barton,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Designates the week of June 26 through July 2, 1988, as National Safety Belt Use Week. Authorizes and requests the President to: (1) urge the people to wear safety belts and use child safety seats; and (2) encourage State and local governments and concerned organizations and officials to promote greater use of these safety devices.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Post Office and Civil Service Committee · House · discharged from, referred toSubcommittee: Census and Population Subcommittee
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Jun 30, 1988Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 100-359.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jun 28, 1988PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jun 23, 1988FloorFloor · Passed Senate in lieu of S.J.RES. 270 without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Judiciary Committee
- Jun 22, 1988CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Jun 21, 1988FloorFloor · Passed House by Voice Vote.
- FloorFloor · Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
- Mar 11, 1988CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Census and Population Subcommittee of the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
- Mar 3, 1988CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.