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John DuBois - University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service

House Administration Chairman Robert Brady (D-Penn.) introduced a resolution Wednesday that would ban Congressional staffers from using their cell phones to send text messages while driving while on the job.

"The texting ban applies to House staffers who are operating official vehicles, utilizing-issued devices or conducting official business," said Brady.

This is not the first step Brady has taken to roll back distracted-driving. Brady recently offered legislation to reduce the amount of Federal highway funding available to States that do not enact laws prohibiting the use of certain communication devices while operating a motor vehicle.

“Mobile communications devices are an important and integral part of day-to-day life. My legislation and the committee resolution will encourage people to use common-sense in their operation and help to ensure safer roads. No phone call, e-mail, or text message is important enough to risk your safety and that of other drivers,” Brady said in a statement.