S. 415: DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-05 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] |
| Policy area | Transportation and Public Works |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-05):
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).
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.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 415 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 415?
S. 415 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 415 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).