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Zero Roadway Fatalities by 2050

The U.S. House of Representatives expresses its intent to achieve zero traffic fatalities by 2050. This means the government will focus on improving road safety, potentially impacting daily commutes through new vehicle technologies, better infrastructure, and driver education.
Key points
Commitment to advancing policies aimed at ending roadway fatalities by 2050.
Support for efforts to address disparities in transportation safety, especially for vulnerable groups.
Call for improved data collection on traffic crashes and implementation of proven safety countermeasures.
Promotion of the term "crash" instead of "accident" for traffic incidents.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_545
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2023-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_545.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Commitment to advancing policies aimed at ending roadway fatalities by 2050.
  • Support for efforts to address disparities in transportation safety, especially for vulnerable groups.
  • Call for improved data collection on traffic crashes and implementation of proven safety countermeasures.
  • Promotion of the term "crash" instead of "accident" for traffic incidents.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Transport Security