3.0.0 851 2025-12-05T22:08:36Z 2025-12-05T22:08:36Z House H HR 2025-01-31 119 https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/851 <pre>[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 21 (Friday, January 31, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href="https://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. COHEN:H.R. 851.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8[Page H433]</pre> hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing hspw12 Highways and Transit Subcommittee Referred to 2025-02-01T15:44:13Z Referred To 2025-01-31T15:06:15Z 119 415 S 2025-02-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Related bill CRS 2025-02-01 hspw12 Highways and Transit Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Committee 2025-01-31 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2025-01-31 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2025-01-31 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress C001068 Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] Steve Cohen D TN 9 N Transportation and Public Works Transportation and Public Works 2025-03-03T20:03:34Z

00 2025-01-31 Introduced in House 2025-03-27T17:48:11Z <p><strong>DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act</strong></p><p>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 and their families (i.e., stakeholders).</p><p>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.</p><p>The bill specifies that the advocate position must be filled by a career appointment.</p><p>The bill prohibits the advocate from taking certain actions, such as</p><ul><li>creating or authorizing DOT policies, priorities, or activities; or</li><li>disclosing or discussing any enforcement matters that are under investigation or in litigation.</li></ul><p>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.</p>

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