Transportation (Traffic Safety)

in committee · United States · House Jan 14, 2025

HR 351: To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to prohibit congestion or cordon pricing in a value pricing program, and for other purposes.

HR 351 amends the 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act to ban congestion pricing and cordon pricing in federal transportation value pricing programs. It directly affects how transportation projects funded under this law can manage traffic flow, prohibiting the use of these specific pricing strategies. The key provision adds a new rule stating the Secretary cannot establish or maintain such programs that include these pricing methods. This changes the legal framework for federal transportation funding without altering other program requirements.

Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill explicitly prohibits congestion/cordon pricing in federal transportation programs, restricting a traffic management tool rather than advancing infrastructure or funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 3, 2025

S 3316: WATER Act of 2025

This bill allows states to assume federal permitting responsibilities for highway, railroad, and public transportation projects under the Clean Water Act. States can take over environmental reviews and permit approvals for these projects through written agreements with the Army Corps and EPA, potentially speeding up project timelines. The program requires states to meet federal standards, maintain financial resources, and undergo regular federal audits to ensure compliance. It does not change environmental standards but shifts implementation authority to states for specific transportation infrastructure projects.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStreamlines permitting for highway/rail/public transit projects, potentially speeding infrastructure development by reducing federal review delays.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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passed · United States · Senate May 26, 2025

SJRES 55: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".

This bill (SJRES 55) is a congressional resolution seeking to block a rule issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA rule, published in January 2025, established safety standards for hydrogen fuel systems in vehicles. The resolution aims to nullify this rule through a formal disapproval process under federal law, meaning the safety standards would not take effect. This directly affects hydrogen vehicle manufacturers and dealers who would have been required to comply with the NHTSA rule.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks NHTSA safety standards for hydrogen vehicle fuel systems, hindering renewable energy infrastructure development and hydrogen vehicle adoption.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks NHTSA hydrogen vehicle safety standards, potentially limiting clean energy adoption and environmental protection measures for hydrogen fuel systems.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill blocks NHTSA safety standards for hydrogen vehicle fuel systems, weakening regulatory requirements for new transportation technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2026

HR 7263: Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act

HR 7263, the Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act, requires new motorcoaches (buses) sold in the U.S. to have a minimally obstructed forward view for drivers. The bill mandates the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to establish safety standards within one year of enactment, ensuring drivers can clearly see ahead without obstructions. Manufacturers may use camera systems meeting Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101 as an alternative to physical visibility improvements. This directly affects new bus manufacturers and NHTSA, aiming to improve driver visibility and safety for bus passengers and pedestrians.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety standards for bus drivers, improving workplace safety (a Labor & Employment indicator) by requiring unobstructed visibility to prevent accidents.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates NHTSA safety standards for bus visibility to enhance pedestrian and driver safety at intersections, directly advancing transportation safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety Pedestrian Safety Public Transit Traffic Safety

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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 Apr 10, 2025

HR 2819: DRIVE Act

HR 2819, the DRIVE Act, prohibits the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from requiring speed limiting devices on trucks weighing over 26,000 pounds operating in interstate commerce. This directly affects commercial truck drivers and carriers that operate large vehicles across state lines. The bill blocks the agency from implementing any rule mandating speed limiters that would cap these trucks' maximum speed. It prevents a potential new federal requirement for trucking companies without altering existing safety standards.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prevents speed limiters on large trucks, which could increase fuel consumption and emissions, weakening environmental protections.75% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBlocks FMCSA speed limiter rule, weakening truck driver workplace safety regulations90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks federal speed limiter requirement for trucks, weakening safety standards per FMCSA rule.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Freight 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 Sep 17, 2025

HR 5394: Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025

HR 5394, the Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025, requires states to certify annually that no jurisdiction within the state uses automated speed enforcement systems (devices that photograph speeding vehicles without an officer present) to avoid losing 10% of federal highway funds. States must submit this certification to the Transportation Secretary by the first day of each fiscal year starting in 2027, with the Secretary able to audit compliance. Exceptions allow automated systems in school zones during posted hours and construction zones with clear signage indicating the system's use and speed limits below 55 mph. The bill directly affects states operating such systems by threatening funding penalties unless they comply, while permitting limited use in specific safety zones.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts automated speed enforcement (a law enforcement tool) to avoid losing federal highway funds, limiting a form of law enforcement under criminal justice topic.80% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRestricts automated speed enforcement systems (a traffic safety measure) by threatening 10% federal highway funding cuts for states using them, directly limiting transportation safety programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics 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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