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Creates National Roadway Safety Advocate Role
Recent Bills/Creates National Roadway Safety Advocate Role

Creates National Roadway Safety Advocate Role

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Introduced1 year ago
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Why This Matters

This bill creates a new position called the National Roadway Safety Advocate to improve communication between road crash victims and the Department of Transportation.

If you or a family member has been affected by a road crash, this new advocate will help ensure your concerns are heard by the Department of Transportation.
Who this affects
road crash victims · their families · Department of Transportation
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The National Roadway Safety Advocate will be established within the Department of Transportation.
  2. 2This position will help gather and share feedback from road crash victims and their families.
  3. 3The Advocate will provide education and resources to stakeholders about roadway safety issues.
  4. 4Regular meetings with the Secretary of Transportation will occur to address concerns and recommendations.
  5. 5The Advocate will publish materials to improve understanding of Department activities in multiple languages.
Read the detailed summary

DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish the position of National Roadway Safety Advocate to work directly with victims and survivors of road crashes or their families (i. e., stakeholders). Specifically, the purposes of the advocate are to (1) document and communicate recommendations from stakeholders to DOT on the needs, objectives, plans, approaches, content, and accomplishments of DOT's roadway safety programs and activities; and (2) serve as a resource and point of contact for stakeholders on relevant roadway safety issues. The bill specifies that the advocate position must be filled by a career appointment. The bill prohibits the advocate from taking certain actions, such ascreating or authorizing DOT policies, priorities, or activities; ordisclosing or discussing any enforcement matters that are under investigation or in litigation. The advocate must submit an annual report to DOT highlighting systemic issues relating to roadway safety based on information provided by stakeholders. The report must include recommendations on how to remedy the issues.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 15, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Donald Trump
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Awaiting Vote
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