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New Roadway Safety Advocate: Voice for Crash Victims

This act establishes the position of National Roadway Safety Advocate within the Department of Transportation. The advocate will gather feedback and recommendations from road crash victims and their families, communicating these to authorities to enhance road safety. This provides citizens with a direct channel to influence government policy on roadway safety.
Key points
Creation of a new position within the Department of Transportation to represent the interests of road crash victims and their families.
The advocate will collect and convey recommendations for improving roadway safety, potentially leading to better regulations and actions.
Citizens affected by crashes will gain easier access to information about Department of Transportation activities and the ability to influence safety policy.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_851
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2025-01-31
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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 119_HR_851.

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 2025-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a new position within the Department of Transportation to represent the interests of road crash victims and their families.
  • The advocate will collect and convey recommendations for improving roadway safety, potentially leading to better regulations and actions.
  • Citizens affected by crashes will gain easier access to information about Department of Transportation activities and the ability to influence safety policy.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

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