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New Roadway Safety Advocate Position for Crash Victims and Survivors

This Act establishes the National Roadway Safety Advocate position within the Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure the voices of road crash victims, survivors, and their families are heard. The Advocate will collect recommendations on systemic safety issues and communicate them directly to the Secretary of Transportation. This provides citizens affected by road tragedies with a dedicated point of contact and influence over national roadway safety policies.
Key points
Creates a dedicated federal position within the DOT to serve as the main point of contact for victims and survivors of road crashes and their families.
The Advocate must report systemic safety issues and propose remedies directly to the Secretary of Transportation annually.
DOT procedures and technical information must be explained to stakeholders in plain language and accessible formats.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8349
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2024-05-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8349.

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 2024-05-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creates a dedicated federal position within the DOT to serve as the main point of contact for victims and survivors of road crashes and their families.
  • The Advocate must report systemic safety issues and propose remedies directly to the Secretary of Transportation annually.
  • DOT procedures and technical information must be explained to stakeholders in plain language and accessible formats.
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. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-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 2025-12-25.

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