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Codifying Vehicle Safety Research Program for Safer Roads and Technology

This Act formally establishes the PARTS program within the Department of Transportation to gather and analyze traffic safety data. The program relies on voluntary data submission from participants, which is strictly protected from public disclosure. The data analysis results are to be used for developing safety technologies and countermeasures, with funding authorized for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Key points
Establishes the Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) program within the Department of Transportation.
Data voluntarily submitted by program participants is kept confidential and protected from public release.
Data analysis results are limited to the development and assessment of safety technology and safety countermeasures.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1474
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2025-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Vehicle Safety Research Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1474.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes the Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) program within the Department of Transportation.
  • Data voluntarily submitted by program participants is kept confidential and protected from public release.
  • Data analysis results are limited to the development and assessment of safety technology and safety countermeasures.
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 Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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