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        <fullName>Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]</fullName>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Developing Robust Investments in Vehicle Education for Roadway Safety Act or the</b> <b>DRIVERS Act</b></p> <p>This bill addresses statewide efforts to improve traffic safety for teen drivers.</p> <p>Specifically, the bill authorizes states to use highway safety program funding for affordable and accessible classroom-based driving instruction to prepare teens for state graduated driving license requirements.</p>]]></text>
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