# 119-hr-5394: Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025

119-hr-5394, Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5394
- Congress: 119
- Title: Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-09-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Blocks a slice of federal highway money for states that allow automated speed cameras.** The law requires each Governor to certify that no jurisdiction in their state uses an automated speed enforcement system or else faces a funding penalty.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] (R-TX), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- States risk 10% highway fund cut: cost, high. Each State’s Governor would need to certify every year that no jurisdiction in the State operates an automated speed enforcement system. If a State does not send this certification, the U.S. Department of Transportation would withhold 10% of the amounts the State would be apportioned under two high…
- Limits on speed cameras for drivers: mixed, medium. This bill would set national limits on automated speed cameras. It would define them as devices that take a picture to ticket speeders without an officer present. States would generally not be able to use them. Cameras could still be used in school zones during posted school hours. They could be us…
- DOT could write enforcement rules: mixed, low. The Secretary of Transportation would be able to issue rules to carry out these provisions once enacted. The rules would explain certifications, the exceptions, and how verification works. This rulemaking authority would begin when the bill becomes law.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act
- 119-hr-1181: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- 119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act
- 119-hr-925: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025
- 119-hr-142: Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-5394 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5394)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8870)
- [119-hr-1181: Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1181)
- [119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-987)
- [119-hr-925: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-925)
- [119-hr-142: Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-142)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5394 (as of 2026-04-21).