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BillHR 8217 · 119

Next Gen Road Safety Act

Introduced
Apr 9, 2026
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 9, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires improvements to road safety standards, potentially updating regulations for vehicle and infrastructure design. Funds research and development of new safety technologies to reduce traffic accidents.

Sponsored By

Laura Friedman
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 9, 2026
  3. Apr 9, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects road users, including drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, by potentially reducing the number of traffic accidents and improving overall road safety. It also impacts the automotive and infrastructure industries, which may need to adapt to new safety standards and technologies.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

2 more not shown here — see the full list on congress.gov.

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedApr 9, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 9, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.