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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.

Introduced
May 21, 2026
Cosponsors
12
Traction
0
Last Action
May 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Expresses the goal of the House of Representatives to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050. Requires no specific action, but states the House's intention to work towards this goal.

Sponsored By

Janice D. Schakowsky
Democrat · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 21, 2026
  2. May 21, 2026You Are Here

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

  3. TBD

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

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This resolution affects road users, including drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, by potentially leading to future policies and initiatives that improve road safety and reduce traffic fatalities. If the goal is achieved, it would directly impact families and communities by preventing deaths and injuries caused by traffic accidents.

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
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
IntroducedMay 21, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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.