# 119-s-415: DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act

119-s-415, DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM); status introduced (as of 2026-09-10).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-415
- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-415
- Congress: 119
- Title: DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-05
- Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## 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. - 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- New advocate for crash victims: benefit, low. 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 cr…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-4504: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-415 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/415)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4668)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-4504: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4504)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-415 (as of 2026-09-10).