Sen. Ossoff Again Presses Biden Administration to Increase Access to Safe Car Seats for Georgia Families

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is again pressing the Biden Administration to make child safety seats more available for Georgia families.

Sen. Ossoff recently launched a follow-up inquiry with the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) urging them to provide updates on a study required by the bipartisan infrastructure law to increase the accessibility of safe and effective car seats and booster seats in low-income and underserved areas.

According to NHTSA data, the proper use of car seats reduces the risk of injury for infants under one year old by 71% and for children between the ages of 1 and 4 by 54%.

On April 3, 2024, the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) responded to Sen. Ossoff's inquiry stating they were, "currently reviewing literature related to motor vehicle child safety seat accessibility for low-income families and underserved populations."

"Children are precious, and the safety and well-being of children must be one of our highest concerns." Sen. Ossoff said. "It is important that NHTSA work expeditiously in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Department of Education, and the Department of Health and Human Services partner agencies to complete this study, identify recommendations to improve access to child safety seats, and implement these recommendations to save lives."

Last March, following conversations with Georgia parents, Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) to ensure safe and effective car seats and booster seats are accessible in low-income and underserved areas.

Sen. Ossoff continues to advocate for the safety and well-being of children across Georgia.

Last February, Sen. Ossoff requested answers from Yoocaa about the safety of their Baby Loungers following a recall.

In 2023, Sen. Ossoff requested answers from Mattel following "Thomas & Friends" toy recalls and also requested answers about baby bib and blanket safety following recalls due to potential choking hazards with the detachable care instruction label.

In 2022, following conversations with Georgia parents and organizations during National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the Department of Transportation and the Department of Agriculture to cut red tape and help more Georgia families access car seats.

Click here to read Sen. Ossoff's inquiry.

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