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DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act

USA119th CongressS-415| Senate 
| Updated: 2/5/2025
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act, establishes the National Roadway Safety Advocate position within the Department of Transportation's Office of the Under Secretary for Policy. This career appointment, to be created within 180 days, serves as a dedicated liaison for individuals affected by road crashes. The Advocate's primary role is to document and communicate recommendations from stakeholders —defined as road crash victims, survivors, and their family members—to the Secretary regarding roadway safety programs. This ensures stakeholders have a direct resource and point of contact, integrating their perspectives into departmental activities and policies. The Advocate is authorized to educate stakeholders, explain complex information, provide aggregated feedback on regulatory agendas, and meet quarterly with the Secretary to highlight systemic issues. While empowered to advocate, the position cannot provide legal counsel, make Department decisions, or create policies. The Advocate will report to the Office of the Under Secretary for Policy, receiving support and access to documents, and must submit an annual report detailing systemic issues and recommendations based on stakeholder input.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4314
DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act
Feb 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-851
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4314
    DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act


  • February 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-851
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-851: DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act

DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act

USA119th CongressS-415| Senate 
| Updated: 2/5/2025
This bill, titled the DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act, establishes the National Roadway Safety Advocate position within the Department of Transportation's Office of the Under Secretary for Policy. This career appointment, to be created within 180 days, serves as a dedicated liaison for individuals affected by road crashes. The Advocate's primary role is to document and communicate recommendations from stakeholders —defined as road crash victims, survivors, and their family members—to the Secretary regarding roadway safety programs. This ensures stakeholders have a direct resource and point of contact, integrating their perspectives into departmental activities and policies. The Advocate is authorized to educate stakeholders, explain complex information, provide aggregated feedback on regulatory agendas, and meet quarterly with the Secretary to highlight systemic issues. While empowered to advocate, the position cannot provide legal counsel, make Department decisions, or create policies. The Advocate will report to the Office of the Under Secretary for Policy, receiving support and access to documents, and must submit an annual report detailing systemic issues and recommendations based on stakeholder input.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4314
DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act
Feb 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-851
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4314
    DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act


  • February 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-851
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 119-851: DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted