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119-hr-7263119th CongressWALLET

Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act

Sponsored By: Representative Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]

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Summary

Minimally obstructed forward-facing view for bus drivers would be required on all new covered motorcoaches sold in the United States. The rule allows redesigning the windshield area or using cameras and other technology to provide or expand the forward view so long as those systems meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 101.

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  • Drivers: Cab layout and instrument placement may change so the driver has a clearer forward view through either design changes or camera systems.
  • Passengers and pedestrians: The requirement targets visibility of obstructed areas and intersections, aiming to improve what drivers can see when approaching crosswalks or stops.
  • Manufacturers: All new covered motorcoaches offered for sale in the U.S. would need design or camera solutions to comply with the view requirement and Standard 101.
  • Regulators: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would be required to publish the specific motor vehicle safety standard within 1 year.

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Clear forward view required for buses

If enacted, the bill would require NHTSA to write safety rules within one year. New motorcoaches made for sale in the U.S. would need a minimally obstructed forward-facing view from the driver’s seat. Makers could meet the rule with a camera or other technology that expands the driver’s forward view or shows obstructed areas. Any camera system would have to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]

NJ • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 1/27/2026

  • Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 1/27/2026

  • Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 1/27/2026

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 1/27/2026

  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 1/27/2026

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