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Work Zone Weather Integration Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2900| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
Tim Sheehy

Tim Sheehy

Republican Senator

Montana

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation, in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a pilot program aimed at significantly improving roadway safety. The program's central purpose is the real-time integration of weather hazard alerts with active work zone data to prevent accidents. Key activities include developing technical protocols for this integration, deploying and evaluating the alert systems in at least five participating states, and assessing the feasibility and safety impacts of nationwide implementation. Participating states may use existing federal highway safety funds for their involvement. The Secretary is required to coordinate with various federal agencies and private sector providers, and submit a report to Congress within three years detailing findings and recommendations for national expansion.
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Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Work Zone Weather Integration Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-2900| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation, in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a pilot program aimed at significantly improving roadway safety. The program's central purpose is the real-time integration of weather hazard alerts with active work zone data to prevent accidents. Key activities include developing technical protocols for this integration, deploying and evaluating the alert systems in at least five participating states, and assessing the feasibility and safety impacts of nationwide implementation. Participating states may use existing federal highway safety funds for their involvement. The Secretary is required to coordinate with various federal agencies and private sector providers, and submit a report to Congress within three years detailing findings and recommendations for national expansion.
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Timeline
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Tim Sheehy

Tim Sheehy

Republican Senator

Montana

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted