Bills · S 2895
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2895Transportation and Public Works
Surface Transportation Weather Safety Gap Analysis Act of 2025
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because weather plays a significant role in transportation accidents, delays, and disruptions, costing lives and billions of dollars each year. Currently, efforts to address these issues may not be fully coordinated or effectively targeted across different levels of government. If this bill passes, it would ensure a comprehensive and objective review of the challenges and existing solutions.
Without this bill, there might not be a dedicated, system-wide effort to understand the full scope of weather-related transportation safety gaps and best practices. The study's findings and concrete recommendations could lead to more effective policies, smarter investments in infrastructure and technology, and better emergency preparedness, ultimately making daily commutes and travel safer and more reliable for everyone.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Comptroller General and the Secretary of Transportation to jointly study weather-related hazards and gaps in surface transportation safety.
This mandates a high-level government review to identify problems and solutions for risks related to weather and ground travel.
PROVISION 02
The study must evaluate federal programs and grants, assessing if they reduce crash risk, reach rural areas, and support real-time traveler notification.
This ensures a critical review of existing government efforts and their practical effectiveness, particularly in underserved regions.
PROVISION 03
The study will analyze state, local, and Tribal practices for integrating weather data with traffic management and identify any barriers to such integration.
This aims to understand and overcome local-level challenges in using weather information for traffic safety.
PROVISION 04
The study must include cost-benefit estimates for proposed safety improvements and consider relevant privacy implications.
This provides practical guidance for future policy decisions by weighing financial impact and individual privacy concerns.
PROVISION 05
A joint report summarizing the study's results and proposing legislative or administrative recommendations must be submitted to Congress within two years.
This ensures that findings and suggested actions are formally presented to lawmakers to inform potential policy changes.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 18
Introduced in Senate
SEP 18
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2895
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 18, 2025
Last actionSep 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025
Senate BillS 2895Transportation and Public Works
Surface Transportation Weather Safety Gap Analysis Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 18, 2025
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READING
2 min
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