DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act

S 4314 (DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act) creates a new permanent position within the Department of Transportation called the National Roadway Safety Advocate. This role directly serves road crash victims, survivors, and their families (including extended family members beyond traditional definitions) by connecting them to the DOT. The advocate gathers stakeholder input on roadway safety programs, explains DOT processes in plain language, and provides annual reports to the Secretary highlighting systemic issues and recommendations. The position cannot make decisions, change policies, or interfere with existing DOT operations, but instead focuses on communication and feedback between the Department and affected communities.