Bills · S 2901
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2901Transportation and Public Works
Safer Emergency and Evacuation Routes Response Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 18· LAST ACTION SEP 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because wildfires are an increasing threat across many parts of the United States, often leading to rapid, unpredictable evacuations and road closures. Currently, getting real-time, coordinated information to drivers during these fast-moving events can be challenging, leading to confusion, delays, and potentially dangerous situations.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a more streamlined and automatic way of communicating critical safety information. Drivers would know sooner which roads are closed, which routes to take, and when to evacuate, potentially saving lives and reducing traffic chaos. If it doesn't pass, coordination of wildfire alerts and road closure information will continue to rely on less integrated, potentially slower, or more manual systems, which could leave people vulnerable during rapidly developing wildfire emergencies.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a voluntary pilot program for the Secretary of Transportation to integrate real-time wildfire hazard alerts with state and local transportation closure systems.
This aims to create a more efficient and automatic way for drivers to receive critical safety information during wildfires.
PROVISION 02
The program's purpose is to assist participating states in automatically relaying roadway closures, detours, and evacuation routes to drivers during wildfire events.
This direct objective focuses on improving safety and evacuation efficiency for the public.
PROVISION 03
Requires the program to use existing data standards and formats, avoid mandating uniform state systems, and allow states flexibility in integration.
This ensures the program is practical, respects state autonomy, and minimizes new infrastructure costs or burdens on states.
PROVISION 04
The Secretary of Transportation must submit a report within two years of implementation, evaluating the program's effectiveness.
This provision ensures accountability and provides data to determine if the pilot program is successful and worth expanding.
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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 2901
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 2901Transportation and Public Works
Safer Emergency and Evacuation Routes Response Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 18, 2025
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