S. 944: Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety 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 | 2025-03-11 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] |
| Policy area | Transportation and Public Works |
| Cosponsors | 11 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-01 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-11):
Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act
This bill expands the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) to include additional bicyclist and pedestrian safety measures and increases the federal cost share for certain safety projects.
Specifically, the bill allows HSIP to fund projects (1) for the connection of two or more segments of existing bicyclist or pedestrian infrastructure, or (2) that are based on a state's plan to improve the safety of vulnerable road users (e.g., bicyclists or pedestrians) in areas identified as high-risk. In addition, the bill allows an increased federal cost share of up to 100% for these projects.
The bill also allows an increased federal cost share of up to 100% for transportation projects that meet certain criteria, including (1) the project includes a Federal Highway Administration Proven Safety Countermeasure for bicyclists or pedestrians (e.g., bicycle lanes, walkways, and crosswalk visibility enhancements), or (2) the relevant state strategic highway safety plan includes an emphasis area that is related to vulnerable road users.
Cosponsors (11)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ron Johnson | R WI (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| Angela D. Alsobrooks | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT 2026-01-14 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR 2026-01-14 |
| Jack Reed | D RI 2026-01-14 |
| Jon Ossoff | D GA 2026-01-14 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA 2026-01-14 |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester | D DE 2026-01-28 |
| Mark Kelly | D AZ 2026-02-03 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 944 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 944?
S. 944 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 944 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).