Transportation (Traffic Safety)

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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in committee · United States · House Feb 10, 2026

HR 3360: Driver Technology and Pedestrian Safety Act of 2025

This bill mandates a study on how driver-controlled technology (like touch screen infotainment systems) affects traffic safety, particularly for pedestrians and bicyclists. The U.S. Department of Transportation will commission the National Academies to examine touch screen systems versus tactile controls (e.g., knobs/switches), smartphone use while driving, and factors like weather or traffic conditions. The study must analyze how these technologies impact driver distraction, severe injuries, and fatalities, and will lead to a public report and recommendations for potential data collection improvements. The bill itself does not create new laws but sets the stage for future safety decisions based on the findings.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates study on driver tech safety impacts for pedestrians/bicyclists, aiming to enhance transportation safety standards through research on distraction factors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 16, 2025

S 2812: Brake for Kids Act of 2025

The Brake for Kids Act of 2025 requires the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to launch a national public safety campaign within one year of enactment. The campaign will educate drivers about the dangers of illegally passing stopped school buses using TV, radio, social media, and other broad-reaching channels. It directly affects drivers who may pass school buses and aims to increase awareness through widespread messaging, funded by existing transportation safety budgets. The bill does not change traffic laws but focuses on public education to improve safety around school buses.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by mandating a national campaign to prevent illegal school bus passes, funded through existing transportation safety budgets, directly aligning with safety-focused transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 4, 2025

S 828: School Bus Safety Act of 2025

The School Bus Safety Act of 2025 requires all school buses with a gross vehicle weight over 10,000 pounds to be equipped with 3-point seat belts at every seating position, fire suppression systems for engine fires, and reinforced firewalls to prevent flames from reaching passengers. It also mandates automatic emergency braking systems, event data recorders, electronic stability control, and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel driver training for school bus operators. The bill establishes a grant program to help schools purchase or retrofit buses with these safety features and requires studies on pedestrian detection systems and seat belt alert systems. These requirements will apply to new school buses manufactured or imported after the Transportation Secretary finalizes the rules.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires safety features on school buses, enhancing student transportation safety and infrastructure for K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety features (seat belts, fire suppression, driver training) for school bus operators, directly improving workplace safety for this workforce.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety features (seat belts, fire systems, braking) and driver training for school buses, directly enhancing vehicle safety regulations in transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Pedestrian Safety Public Transit Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Sep 10, 2025

HR 5265: SAFE Ride Act of 2025

The SAFE Ride Act of 2025 establishes a federal grant program to fund state-level electric bike safety initiatives. States must demonstrate compliance with specific requirements to qualify, including enforcing helmet laws for riders under 18, collecting e-bike accident data by demographics, and providing public safety education on helmet use. The bill mandates the creation of national helmet safety standards for minors and requires the development of public safety curricula for e-bike users. It directly affects states receiving grants and local law enforcement agencies implementing these safety measures.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates public safety education curricula for e-bike users and requires states to develop educational programs, directly supporting educational initiatives.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds e-bike safety initiatives via federal grants, mandates helmet standards for minors, and requires safety education, directly enhancing transportation safety and promoting sustainable e-bike use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles Traffic Safety

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passed · United States · Senate May 13, 2025

SRES 222: A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".

This Senate resolution (SRES 222) symbolically designates May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" to promote safety awareness among all road users. It encourages rider education, proper gear use, and shared roadway responsibility, recognizing motorcycles' role in transportation and the need to reduce motorcyclist fatalities. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally supports existing safety efforts by the motorcycling community and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It directly affects public awareness and serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage safer road practices.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes motorcycle safety awareness and rider education, aligning with transportation safety goals through symbolic support without new funding or regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 19, 2025

S 2917: Safety Funding Parity Adjustment Act of 2025

The Safety Funding Parity Adjustment Act of 2025 requires the Transportation Secretary to adjust federal highway safety funding between two specific programs before distributing funds each fiscal year. If the increase in funding for Program A (section 402) is not at least four times the increase for Program B (section 405), funds must be transferred from Program B to Program A to achieve that 4:1 ratio. This mechanism ensures Program A receives a disproportionately larger funding boost relative to Program B when their increases don't meet the 4:1 threshold. The bill directly affects how federal highway safety funds are allocated to states and local governments through these two programs. It takes effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates 4:1 funding ratio favoring highway safety program (402), directly advancing transportation safety funding through mandatory adjustments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Apr 24, 2025

HR 2992: To amend title 23, United States Code, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with respect to vehicle roadside crashes, work zone safety, and for other purposes.

This bill updates highway safety laws to better protect people involved in roadside incidents and work zones. It expands definitions to include "occupants and pedestrians associated with disabled vehicles" in safety programs and requires collecting data on roadside deaths and work zone fatalities. The bill creates two new working groups - one focused on disabled vehicle crashes and another on work zone safety - to analyze data, develop solutions, and share best practices with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It also mandates annual reports from the Federal Highway Administration on how states use work zone safety funds, including spending details and effectiveness. These changes directly affect drivers, pedestrians, construction workers, and emergency responders by improving data collection and safety planning.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enhances work zone safety for workers via expanded definitions, data collection on fatalities, and dedicated safety working groups, directly improving workplace safety standards.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands safety definitions, mandates data collection on roadside/work zone fatalities, and creates working groups to improve highway safety standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House May 1, 2025

HRES 367: Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".

HRES 367 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for designating May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month." It recognizes motorcycles as part of the transportation mix, highlights the motorcycling community's safety efforts, and encourages rider education, proper gear use, and shared road safety for all users. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but symbolically promotes existing safety initiatives like those by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It directly affects the motorcycling community and public awareness efforts, not specific individuals or regulations.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes motorcycle safety awareness within transportation safety initiatives, aligning with 'enhances transportation safety' indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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