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Highway Safety Funding Adjustments: New Rules for Fund Allocation

This act introduces new rules for allocating highway safety funds, which may impact how road safety programs in your area are financed. The changes aim to ensure that general highway safety funds grow proportionally faster than specific programs, potentially leading to safer roads and fewer accidents.
Key points
New rules dictate how the Secretary of Transportation will distribute highway safety funds to balance various programs.
If general highway safety funds do not increase at least four times faster than specific program funds, some money will be reallocated to correct this imbalance.
The goal is to boost investment in overall road safety, potentially leading to improved infrastructure and reduced accident risks for drivers and pedestrians.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2917
Sponsor: Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
Process start date: 2025-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safety Funding Parity Adjustment Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2917.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New rules dictate how the Secretary of Transportation will distribute highway safety funds to balance various programs.
  • If general highway safety funds do not increase at least four times faster than specific program funds, some money will be reallocated to correct this imbalance.
  • The goal is to boost investment in overall road safety, potentially leading to improved infrastructure and reduced accident risks for drivers and pedestrians.
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. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT].

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 2025-12-23.

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