DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 by Sen. Ben Ray Luján
It's waiting on a committee vote to reach the full chamber. Most bills never leave this stage.
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 as
Read the full summary on Congress.govSummary by the Congressional Research Service.
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