Transportation (Traffic Safety)

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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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 25, 2025

S 711: Transportation Freedom Act

The Transportation Freedom Act would create a 200% tax deduction for wages paid to U.S. automobile manufacturing workers who meet specific requirements, including health care coverage and pension benefits. It repeals current emissions standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The bill establishes new standards for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy that must be "technologically feasible and economically practicable," requiring consultation with manufacturers and other stakeholders. It also eliminates existing emissions waivers and creates a process for adjusting standards based on market conditions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 200% tax deduction for auto manufacturing wages, providing tax relief for eligible workers and employers.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals emissions standards and CAFE, weakening clean energy regulations and fuel efficiency requirements95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals current emissions standards and CAFE regulations, weakening environmental protections by removing existing vehicle emissions requirements.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires health care coverage as a condition for tax deduction eligibility, promoting employer-provided health benefits for manufacturing workers.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates 200% tax deduction for wages requiring health care/pension benefits, directly expanding worker benefits per Labor & Employment indicators.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals current emissions standards and CAFE fuel economy requirements, weakening vehicle regulation standards in transportation policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Air Quality Climate Change Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Transportation Funding

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passed · United States · Senate Dec 2, 2025

SRES 512: A resolution designating November 30, 2025, as "Drive Safer Sunday".

SRES 512 is a non-binding Senate resolution designating November 30, 2025, as "Drive Safer Sunday" to promote highway safety awareness. It encourages schools, trucking companies, clergy, law enforcement, and the public to participate in educational efforts - such as campus campaigns, driver safety reminders via CB radios, and community outreach - focusing on seat belt use and safe driving habits. The resolution specifically highlights the Sunday after Thanksgiving as a high-traffic period and references the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's data on seat belts saving over 15,000 lives annually. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or requirements but aims to foster voluntary safety practices across communities.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes highway safety awareness via seat belt campaigns and driver education during high-traffic periods, aligning with transportation safety enhancement indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Feb 10, 2026

HR 7428: SECURES Act of 2026

The SECURES Act of 2026 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 the bill becoming law. The proposed rule must consider evidence showing lap/shoulder belts provide the highest passenger safety benefit, including findings from the National Transportation Safety Board and past guidance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It specifically directs the rulemaking to evaluate seat belt detection systems and existing state requirements for school bus seat belts. This bill affects all manufacturers of new school buses and school districts purchasing new vehicles, setting the stage for potential future federal seat belt mandates.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires new federal safety standards for school bus seat belts, enhancing transportation safety as directed by NTSB and NHTSA.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House May 15, 2025

HR 3440: Traffic Safety Enhancement Act of 2025

The Traffic Safety Enhancement Act of 2025 amends the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program to allow states to use federal funds for constructing roundabouts. This change directly affects state transportation departments and local agencies administering federal highway grants. The key provision adds "Construction of roundabouts" as an eligible activity under the program, expanding existing funding options without increasing overall resources. It enables states to allocate block grant funds toward roundabout projects as part of their transportation infrastructure planning.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly adds roundabouts to eligible activities under highway funding, directly enhancing road safety infrastructure without increasing resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Transportation Funding

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