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HR 851119th CongressIntroduced
DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act establishes a National Roadway Safety Advocate position within the Department of Transportation to represent crash victims and survivors.
Key Points
- 1Creates National Roadway Safety Advocate position within DOT's Office of Under Secretary for Policy
- 2Establishes advocate as career appointment to serve as stakeholder liaison
- 3Authorizes education, communication, and feedback mechanisms for stakeholders
- 4Requires annual reporting on systemic roadway safety issues and recommendations
- 5Prohibits advocate from making policy decisions or providing legal determinations
Impact Areas
Roadway safety and traffic fatality preventionVictims of traffic crashes and their familiesDepartment of Transportation operationsTransportation policy and stakeholder engagement
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