S. 127 — Introduced in Senate

II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 127 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 8, 2015Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Manchin, Ms. Collins, and Ms. Ayotte) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To prohibit Federal funding for motorcycle checkpoints, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act. 2. Grant restriction Notwithstanding section 153 of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary of Transportation may not provide a grant or any funds to a State, county, town, township, Indian tribe, municipality, or other local government that may be used for any program— (1) to check helmet usage; or (2) to create checkpoints that specifically target motorcycle operators or motorcycle passengers.