Bills · HR 7539
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7539Transportation and Public Works
SAFE Act
INTRO FEB 12· LAST ACTION FEB 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a significant safety concern on our roads: trucking companies that continually rebrand to escape accountability for poor safety performance. These 'chameleon carriers' pose a real danger, contributing to crashes, injuries, and fatalities by skirting regulations meant to keep everyone safe. If this bill becomes law, it means a more proactive approach to identifying and stopping these risky operations, potentially leading to fewer accidents involving commercial trucks.
Without this bill, the current system might continue to allow some dangerous carriers to slip through the cracks, putting lives at risk. The proposed study will provide critical data on the scope of the problem, and the automated tool aims to modernize the detection process. Voters should care because it's about improving road safety, holding irresponsible companies accountable, and ensuring that all trucking companies operate under the same safety standards, ultimately making our commutes and highways safer.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to conduct a study on 'chameleon carriers' within one year of the bill becoming law.
This study will provide crucial data on the prevalence and impact of unsafe trucking companies, informing future safety policies.
PROVISION 02
Requires the study to include estimates of fatalities, serious injuries, and property damage caused by chameleon carriers, broken down by state.
This provision aims to quantify the human and economic cost of these carriers, highlighting the urgency of the issue.
PROVISION 03
Orders the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to develop, test, and implement an advanced automation tool within one year to detect chameleon carrier applications.
This creates a technological solution to identify and prevent companies with bad safety records from simply reappearing under a new name.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that the automation tool include the ability to detect common characteristics like shared ownership, addresses, equipment, and employees between different trucking entities.
These specific detection capabilities are designed to make the tool effective at identifying the tactics used by chameleon carriers.
PROVISION 05
Establishes an appeals process for companies whose Department of Transportation (DOT) number applications are denied based on a flag from the new automation tool.
This ensures fairness and due process for trucking companies, allowing them to challenge incorrect denials.
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 21%
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSFEB 13
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
FEB 12
Introduced in House
FEB 12
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
FEB 12
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7539
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
Last actionFeb 13, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2026
House BillHR 7539Transportation and Public Works
SAFE Act
INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2026
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
19
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