United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 10 D · 2 R cosponsors

S 944 — Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety ActThis 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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

7 changes Share ↗

Compared against current U.S. Code AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill expands the highway safety improvement program by adding new projects related to pedestrian and bicyclist infrastructure and increases federal funding shares for these projects.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 148(a)(4)(B)

    through (xxviii) → through (xxx)

    Updates the clause numbering in the sections of the law.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 148(a)(4)(B)

    (xxix) The connection of 2 or more segments of existing bicyclist or pedestrian infrastructure.

    Allows funding for connecting segments of pedestrian or bicyclist infrastructure.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 148(a)(4)(B)

    (xxx) The reduction of safety risks to vulnerable road users through a project or strategy described in a program of projects or strategies developed pursuant to subsection (l)(2)(B).

    Supports funding for projects aimed at reducing safety risks for vulnerable road users.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 148(j)

    Except as provided in sections 120 and 130 → (1) In general.--Except as provided in sections 120 and 130 and paragraph (2)

    Clarifies the conditions under which the federal share of costs for highway safety improvement projects can be determined.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 133(h)(7)

    Flexible financing.--Notwithstanding section 120--

    Introduces flexible financing options for highway safety improvement projects.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 133(h)(7)

    subparagraph (B) → (B) Flexible financing.--Notwithstanding section 120--

    Revises funding regulations to allow more flexibility in federal funding for safety projects.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 120(c)(1)

    breakaway utility poles → Proven Safety Countermeasures for bicyclists or pedestrians (as determined by the Federal Highway Administration), breakaway utility poles

    Increases the federal share for projects that involve proven safety countermeasures for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 535 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (535)

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Subjects

public-safety transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 944 do?
Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety ActThis 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.
Who sponsors S 944?
S 944 is sponsored by Van Hollen, Chris (Democratic), Johnson, Ron (Republican), Baldwin, Tammy (Democratic), Hagerty, Bill (Republican), Alsobrooks, Angela D. (Democratic), Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), Merkley, Jeff (Democratic), Reed, Jack (Democratic), Ossoff, Jon (Democratic), Markey, Edward J. (Democratic), Blunt Rochester, Lisa (Democratic), and Kelly, Mark (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 944?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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