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119th Congress · 2025–2027
S. 415

DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act

Transportation and Public Works Senate
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. · February 5, 2025
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What this bill does

Congressional Research Service · Official summary · Last checked October 13, 2026

Summary for Introduced in Senate

February 5, 2025 · Summary last updated March 27, 2025

Version of the bill text this summary covers: Introduced in Senate · February 5, 2025

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DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act

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).

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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

  • creating or authorizing DOT policies, priorities, or activities; or
  • disclosing or discussing any enforcement matters that are under investigation or in litigation.

The advocate must submit an annual report to DOT highlighting systemic issues relating to roadway safety based on information provided by stakeholders. The report must include recommendations on how to remedy the issues.

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In committee

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Recorded February 5, 2025, as the clerk wrote it

Sponsor Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Committee Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Recorded votes None taken
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Vote Files, "S. 415 (119th Congress): DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act," last checked Oct. 11, 2026, citing Congress.gov, https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-119-s415

APA

Vote Files. (2026, October 11). S. 415 (119th Congress): DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act [Bill record]. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-119-s415

Chicago

Vote Files. "S. 415 (119th Congress): DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act." Last modified October 11, 2026. Accessed October 18, 2026. https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-119-s415.

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