Transportation (Traffic Safety)

in committee · United States · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 3742: AV Safety Data Act

The AV Safety Data Act requires autonomous vehicle manufacturers and operators (covered entities) to report detailed safety data to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Specifically, they must submit monthly reports on miles traveled by their vehicles (broken down by vehicle type, location, and software version) and document incidents like collisions involving vulnerable road users or unplanned stoppages that disrupt traffic. The data, including event details and resolution times, becomes publicly available 120 days after the law takes effect. This bill directly affects companies producing or operating autonomous vehicles with Level 2 ADAS or Automated Driving Systems, focusing on transparency rather than altering safety standards.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety data reporting for autonomous vehicles to enhance transportation safety standards and protect vulnerable road users.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Autonomous Vehicles Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6702: MOVE Act

The MOVE Act requires the U.S. Department of Transportation to study how micromobility devices (like e-scooters, e-bikes, and electric skateboards) impact road safety, particularly for children, young adults, and other vulnerable road users. It mandates the creation of best practices and a public education program covering device safety, speed limits (max 20 mph for micromobility), and state laws on age, helmets, and registration. The bill also updates federal safety programs to include emerging micromobility safety issues. It directly affects nonmotorized road users and micromobility device operators by providing safety guidance based on data, not by changing existing laws. The focus is on improving safety awareness through education, not imposing new regulations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety standards, education, and updates federal programs for micromobility devices, directly enhancing road safety for vulnerable users - clear support for transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Feb 10, 2026

HR 6688: ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act

HR 6688, the ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act, requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to develop guidelines within 24 months to ensure Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in passenger vehicles (model year 2028+) maintain safety after modifications like tire changes or suspension adjustments. The guidelines will specify allowable modification ranges (e.g., ride height, sensor alignment), calibration procedures, and verification tests for repair shops and owners. This directly affects vehicle manufacturers, independent repair facilities, and car owners who customize or modify vehicles. The bill mandates that guidelines be based on empirical data and reference existing safety assessment methods, with penalties for non-compliance.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires NHTSA guidelines to maintain ADAS safety after vehicle modifications, enhancing vehicle safety standards within transportation infrastructure regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Autonomous Vehicles Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1361: Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2025

This bill updates federal vehicle safety standards to permit pulsating light systems on high-mounted stop lamps, directly affecting vehicle manufacturers and safety regulators. It requires the Transportation Secretary to issue new regulations within 180 days establishing performance rules for these systems. The key provision defines a "pulsating light system" as one that emits rapid pulses (max 4 pulses within 1.2 seconds) when brakes are applied, then switches to steady light, with a mandatory 5-second lockout period before pulses can repeat after brake release. The bill amends Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 to formally allow this technology under specific technical parameters.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationUpdates vehicle safety standards to permit pulsating stop lamp systems, enhancing road safety regulations under transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 5851: Keep America Flying Act of 2026

This bill provides temporary funding to maintain pay and benefits for essential aviation staff during the 2026 budget process. It ensures continued standard pay, allowances, and contractor support for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic controllers, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners, and their contractors until a permanent budget is enacted. The funding is retroactive to September 30, 2025, and expires on September 30, 2026, or when the next regular budget is passed. It directly affects FAA and TSA operational personnel and their contractors, preventing disruptions to air traffic safety and security screening.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides temporary funding to maintain pay/benefits for essential FAA/TSA staff, directly funding critical government operations during budget process.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures continued pay/benefits for FAA/TSA staff during budget process, protecting worker compensation stability during transition period.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds FAA/TSA staff pay/benefits to maintain aviation safety and operations, directly supporting transportation infrastructure continuity during budget process.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Airports Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1474: Vehicle Safety Research Act of 2025

The Vehicle Safety Research Act of 2025 establishes the PARTS program within the Department of Transportation to advance traffic safety research. It allows automakers and technology companies to voluntarily share safety data with the government through a partnership with nonprofit research organizations, while keeping their data under their own control. Strict rules prevent data sharing between participants without permission and limit data use solely to developing safety technologies and countermeasures. The program does not create new regulations or reporting requirements for participants, and the government will fund it with $4-9 million annually through 2030.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables voluntary safety data sharing between tech companies and government with strict privacy controls, aligning with data privacy protections and advancing safety tech development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes PARTS program to advance traffic safety research via voluntary data sharing, directly enhancing vehicle safety technology development within transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Sep 19, 2025

HR 5452: Safe Streets for All Reauthorization and Improvement Act

HR 5452, the Safe Streets for All Reauthorization and Improvement Act, modifies the existing Safe Streets and Roads for All program under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It requires at least 20% of annual program funds starting in fiscal year 2024 to support projects focused on pedestrian and cyclist safety, and extends funding authorization with $5 billion allocated for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The bill directly affects local governments and communities applying for grants to improve street safety infrastructure. Key changes include mandating specific funding allocations for walkable/bikeable projects and securing long-term financial commitments for the program. This is a procedural funding amendment, not a new policy initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5 billion for pedestrian/cyclist safety infrastructure projects, directly funding public safety programs under government spending.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds pedestrian/cyclist infrastructure reducing vehicle emissions, aligning with environmental protection goals through sustainable transportation promotion.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates 20% of funds for pedestrian/cyclist safety projects and allocates $5B for transportation infrastructure improvements under Safe Streets program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2025

HR 2348: Brake for Kids Act of 2025

Brake for Kids Act of 2025 This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to produce and distribute a national public safety campaign on the dangers of illegally passing stopped school buses. Specifically, the campaign must increase awareness and education about the issue through a variety of media, including television, radio, and social media advertising.  DOT must use Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds to produce and distribute the campaign.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirectly enhances transportation safety by directing DOT to run school bus safety campaign using infrastructure funds, aligning with safety standards and public awareness initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Feb 5, 2026

HR 7354: Stop Underrides Act 2.0

This bill requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to establish new safety standards for side underride guards on trucks and trailers within 18 months, with full compliance required within two years. The standards mandate that these guards prevent passenger vehicles from sliding under trucks during collisions, improve safety for vulnerable road users like motorcyclists, and include aerodynamic features to aid fuel efficiency. The bill also creates an advisory committee to monitor underride safety and mandates studies to better understand and prevent these crashes. It aims to reduce the thousands of deaths and injuries from underride crashes that have occurred over the past 50 years, as documented by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates aerodynamic features on trucks to aid fuel efficiency, which reduces emissions and supports environmental protection goals.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates new safety standards for truck underride guards to prevent collisions and improve road safety, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3536: Stay in Your Lane Act

This bill requires manufacturers of self-driving vehicle systems to publicly define and declare the specific conditions (like weather, road types, or time of day) where their technology is designed to operate safely. It mandates that these "operational design domains" be submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and posted on the manufacturer's website. The law prohibits systems from functioning outside these declared domains and adds civil penalties for violations. This directly affects car companies developing autonomous driving technology, imposing new transparency and safety compliance requirements.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety standards for self-driving vehicles, requiring operational domain declarations and penalties for non-compliance, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Autonomous Vehicles Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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