Bills · HR 7204
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7204Transportation and Public Works
School Bus Stop-Arm Safety Camera Act
INTRO JAN 22· LAST ACTION JAN 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a critical safety issue for children: illegal passing of stopped school buses. Every year, thousands of drivers fail to stop when a school bus has its stop-arm extended and lights flashing, putting children at risk of serious injury or death. If this bill becomes law, it could significantly increase the number of school buses equipped with stop-arm cameras, leading to more drivers being caught and potentially changing driver behavior.
Without this bill, states and local school districts would continue to rely on their own funding and initiatives to implement such camera programs, resulting in inconsistent adoption across the country. By providing federal support and conducting a national study, the bill aims to create a more unified and effective approach to protecting students at bus stops, making roads safer for the most vulnerable pedestrians.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires a study by federal agencies on the benefits of mandating stop-arm safety cameras on all school buses nationwide.
This study will provide data-driven recommendations and best practices for implementing camera technology and addressing concerns like privacy and funding.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the publication of the study's findings and recommendations, including best practices for data management, privacy, law enforcement data sharing, and financial sustainability of camera programs.
Making this information public ensures transparency and provides guidelines for states and districts considering or implementing stop-arm camera systems.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a federal grant program for state educational agencies to increase the use of stop-arm safety camera technology on school buses.
This provision provides critical funding support, making it easier for states to equip their school bus fleets with technology designed to improve student safety.
PROVISION 04
Allows grant funds to be used for purchasing new camera-equipped buses, adding cameras to existing buses, and covering installation, maintenance, and repair costs.
This flexibility ensures that the grants can support various needs and stages of implementing stop-arm camera technology across different school districts.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJAN 23
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
JAN 22
Introduced in House
JAN 22
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
JAN 22
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7204
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 22, 2026
Last actionJan 23, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2026
House BillHR 7204Transportation and Public Works
School Bus Stop-Arm Safety Camera Act
INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 23, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
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