Transportation (Traffic Safety)

in committee · United States · House May 30, 2025

HR 3634: Interactive Federal Review Act

HR 3634, the Interactive Federal Review Act, requires the U.S. Department of Transportation to encourage highway projects receiving federal grants (like INFRA, RAISE, or Mega program funds) to use digital platforms and 3D models for environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It mandates the DOT to publish guidance within 90 days, select at least 10 projects to test these tools, and prioritize grant applications that plan to use them for public engagement and environmental analysis. The bill also requires reports to Congress within 180 days detailing efficiency metrics and examples of digital workflows, plus public examples of digital environmental documents within a year. This aims to speed up reviews and improve public understanding of project impacts, directly affecting federally funded highway projects.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires DOT to mandate digital platforms/3D models for federal environmental reviews, advancing tech adoption in government processes per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates digital tools for highway project reviews, streamlining NEPA compliance to accelerate transportation infrastructure approvals and fund efficiency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Feb 10, 2026

HR 7353: Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026

This bill requires automatic emergency braking systems in new passenger vehicles to detect and respond to vulnerable road users - including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and wheelchair users - in all daylight and low-light conditions across the full speed range specified by existing standards. It mandates that vehicle manufacturers update these systems by September 1, 2029, with the rulemaking process starting within 180 days of the bill's enactment. The law specifically prohibits altering the maximum operating speed of these systems as defined in the 2024 rule. This directly affects all U.S. vehicle manufacturers selling new passenger cars and light trucks.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates automatic emergency braking for vulnerable road users, directly enhancing vehicle safety standards under transportation regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Autonomous Vehicles Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Feb 10, 2026

HR 7390: SELF DRIVE Act of 2026

The SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 establishes federal safety standards for vehicles with automated driving systems (ADS), requiring manufacturers to develop detailed "safety cases" demonstrating their systems won't present unreasonable risks to road users. It creates a National Automated Vehicle Safety Data Repository to collect crash data from ADS-equipped vehicles, including information about vulnerable road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, etc.) and crash circumstances. The bill preempts state laws that conflict with these federal standards while allowing states to enforce identical requirements, and defines key terms related to automation levels (Level 3-5) and operational design domains. Manufacturers must demonstrate ADS capabilities for handling various driving scenarios, including detecting vulnerable road users and achieving minimal risk conditions during emergencies. The bill also establishes requirements for cybersecurity protections and reporting of crash data to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes federal safety standards for autonomous vehicles (ADS), creating regulatory framework to enable deployment and data sharing for safety improvements, advancing technology adoption.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes federal safety standards for automated vehicles, enhancing transportation safety and data collection on road user incidents.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Autonomous Vehicles Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6874: Roadway Safety Modernization Act of 2025

The Roadway Safety Modernization Act of 2025 requires states to integrate predictive safety tools - like data analytics and telematics - into federal highway safety programs to identify risks, evaluate projects, and improve planning. It directs the Department of Transportation to issue guidelines on data privacy, security, and validating these tools to ensure reliability. The bill also defines "intelligent freight transportation systems" to include technologies that enhance freight safety on highways. These changes apply directly to states administering highway safety funds and federal agencies like the Federal Highway Administration.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates DOT guidelines for data privacy/security in predictive safety tools, directly supporting tech integration with privacy safeguards.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates integration of predictive safety tools (data analytics, telematics) into highway safety programs to improve risk identification and planning, directly enhancing transportation safety infrastructure.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Freight Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 3806: SECURES Act of 2026

This bill requires the U.S. Department of Transportation to propose new federal safety standards for seat belts on all new school buses within 180 days of enactment. It directs the Secretary to specifically consider lap/shoulder belt systems (Type 2), safety findings from the National Transportation Safety Board, and existing state practices where seat belts are already required. The proposed rules must also evaluate innovative seat belt detection and reminder systems for school bus designs. The bill directly affects manufacturers of new school buses and aims to establish uniform federal seat belt requirements for all new vehicles, regardless of size.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires new federal safety standards for school bus seat belts, advancing transportation safety through mandatory lap/shoulder belt systems and safety evaluations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Feb 1, 2025

HR 851: DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act

HR 851, the DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act, creates a new position within the Department of Transportation called the National Roadway Safety Advocate. This role directly serves victims and survivors of road crashes, as well as their family members (broadly defined to include non-immediate relatives), by providing them a dedicated point of contact at DOT. The advocate gathers stakeholder input on roadway safety programs, translates complex DOT processes into plain language, and submits annual reports highlighting systemic safety issues with recommendations for improvement. The position does not make policy decisions or alter existing laws but focuses on improving communication between DOT and those affected by road safety incidents.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates National Roadway Safety Advocate to enhance DOT safety programs and support crash victims, directly advancing transportation safety initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 3871: Preventing Roadside and Work Zone Deaths Act of 2026

This bill amends highway safety programs to better protect people near disabled vehicles and in work zones. It expands safety measures to include "occupants of and pedestrians associated with disabled vehicles" in existing programs and requires better data collection on roadside and work zone deaths. The bill creates two working groups - one focused on disabled vehicle crashes and another on work zone crashes - to analyze data, develop safety solutions, and improve data sharing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It also mandates annual reports tracking how states use work zone safety funds and their effectiveness. The bill directly affects drivers, pedestrians near breakdowns, road construction workers, and state transportation agencies responsible for implementing these safety measures.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly expands workplace safety protections for workers in work zones and near disabled vehicles, directly advancing labor safety standards through data collection and safety measures.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands highway safety protections for disabled vehicles/work zones, mandates data collection, and creates working groups to improve safety - directly advancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 6635: Bus Operator Safety and Security Act

HR 6635, the Bus Operator Safety and Security Act, requires new fixed-route buses over 30 feet long (with a 10+ year lifespan) purchased using federal transit funds to have physical barriers at the driver's workstation. These barriers must extend from floor to ceiling, fully enclose the workstation to block entry of people or objects, and not obstruct the driver's view. Transit agencies must install these barriers within two years of the law's enactment, unless the labor union representing bus drivers agrees to waive the requirement. The rule applies only to new buses bought with federal funds (excluding those from rural transportation programs) and directly affects transit agencies and bus drivers operating large fixed-route vehicles.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires physical barriers for bus driver safety, directly improving workplace safety standards for transit workers per bill's mandate.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates physical barriers for bus driver safety, enhancing transportation safety standards in public transit vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Transit Rail Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Jul 24, 2025

HR 4699: BIKE Act of 2025

HR 4699, the BIKE Act of 2025, requires federal grant funding to support bicycle safety education programs for elementary and secondary school students. It mandates the Secretary of Transportation to revise Highway Safety Program Guideline No. 14 to include specific provisions for teaching bicycling skills, traffic rules, road navigation, safety precautions, and helmet use. The revised guidelines must be developed with input from educators and disseminated to state education agencies for integration into school curricula. This bill directly affects public school students and school districts through new safety education requirements and federal funding opportunities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grant funding for K-12 bicycle safety education curriculum, enhancing student program requirements in schools.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires federal grants for bicycle safety education, revises transportation safety guidelines to include cycling skills and helmet use, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety School Transportation Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Jan 23, 2026

HR 7204: School Bus Stop-Arm Safety Camera Act

HR 7204, the School Bus Stop-Arm Safety Camera Act, directs federal agencies to study the benefits of requiring school buses to have stop-arm safety cameras and establish a grant program for states to adopt the technology. The bill requires the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to publish study findings and recommendations on data privacy, law enforcement sharing, and funding models within one year of enactment. It then authorizes the Transportation Secretary to create a grant program within 18 months, providing funds to state educational agencies to purchase or retrofit school buses with these cameras, or to install/maintain the technology. The law directly affects school districts and state education agencies by enabling financial support for implementing camera systems to improve student safety at bus stops.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes federal grants for school bus safety cameras, enhancing student transportation safety and infrastructure, directly supporting K-12 educational access and safety measures.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds camera technology adoption and mandates data privacy studies, supporting tech implementation with safeguards per bill's grant program and privacy requirements.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes school bus safety technology via grants and study, enhancing transportation safety standards for vehicle operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Data Privacy Public Transit Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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