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119-s-415119th Congress

DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act

Sponsored By: Senator Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

Introduced

Summary

National Roadway Safety Advocate would create a dedicated Department of Transportation point of contact for road crash victims, survivors, and their families. The advocate would collect stakeholder recommendations and explain DOT roadway safety programs in plain language.

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  • Victims, survivors, and families would have a single, accessible resource to ask questions, give feedback, and receive plain-language education in multiple languages.
  • The Secretary would get consolidated stakeholder input, at least quarterly briefings, and an annual report by November 15 that highlights systemic roadway safety issues and recommends fixes.
  • The position would be a career appointment with full access to DOT documents and office support, but it could not set policy, provide legal advice, or discuss enforcement or personnel matters.

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New advocate for crash victims

If enacted, this bill would create a National Roadway Safety Advocate inside DOT. The position would be a career appointment in the Office of the Under Secretary for Policy. The Advocate must be established not later than 180 days after enactment. The Advocate would be a central contact for road crash victims, survivors, and family members. The Advocate would publish plain-language materials, including multiple languages and accessible formats. The Advocate must meet with the Secretary at least once per quarter and send an annual report by November 15 about systemic roadway safety issues and remedies. DOT policy staff would provide funding, logistics, and document access needed for the job. The Advocate could not give legal advice, make Department decisions, delay agency deadlines, or disclose enforcement or human resources matters outside DOT.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

NM • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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