# What This Bill Actually Does

This is a symbolic resolution that designates December 2024 as "National Impaired Driving Prevention Month." It's not a law that creates new rules or punishments—instead, it's Congress officially saying "we support efforts to prevent drunk driving" and encouraging people to be aware of the dangers during that month.

The resolution highlights some sobering statistics to make its point: someone in America is killed or injured in a drunk driving crash every 39 minutes, and alcohol-impaired driving kills more than 13,000 people annually. The resolution also mentions that the average drunk driver has actually driven drunk about 80 times before getting caught the first time. It references existing prevention campaigns like "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" that the Department of Transportation runs, particularly in December, and mentions that ignition interlocks (devices that prevent a car from starting if the driver has been drinking) can reduce repeat offenses by up to 70 percent.

For everyday people, this resolution doesn't change anything directly—you won't face new laws or penalties because of it. However, it does signal that Congress wants to keep impaired driving prevention in the spotlight and supports law enforcement efforts during December. The resolution also gives a nod to a separate bill called the "End DWI Act" that would encourage states to require ignition interlocks for first-time drunk driving offenders, though that's a different proposal with actual legal consequences. Essentially, this resolution is Congress saying the problem matters and encouraging Americans to plan ahead for safe rides home if they're going out during the holiday season.

Expressing support for the recognition of December 2024 as "National Impaired Driving Prevention Month", and promoting efforts to help prevent tragic and preventable crashes, deaths, and injuries caused by impaired driving.

<p>This resolution supports the recognition of Impaired Driving Prevention Month.</p><p>The resolution also supports the efforts of the Department of Transportation, state and local governments, and state and local law enforcement to prevent and stop impaired driving.</p>