Bills · S 2900
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2900Transportation and Public Works
Work Zone Weather Integration Act of 2025
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenRoad construction zones are inherently dangerous, and adverse weather conditions significantly increase the risk of accidents, injuries, and fatalities for both drivers and construction workers. This bill aims to tackle this critical safety issue by developing a system that could provide real-time, integrated warnings.
If this pilot program is successful and eventually expanded nationwide, it could lead to a significant reduction in work zone accidents. Voters should care because it addresses a tangible safety concern that impacts millions of commuters and travelers daily. By establishing clearer, more immediate communication about combined weather and construction hazards, it could save lives and reduce the economic and personal toll of road accidents.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish a pilot program that integrates real-time weather hazard alerts with active work zone data.
This provision initiates a new, technology-driven approach to improving safety in dangerous road construction areas.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the development of technical protocols for integrating National Weather Service hazard alert systems with work zone location and status data feeds.
Creating standardized technical rules is crucial for ensuring that integrated systems can function effectively and consistently across different regions.
PROVISION 03
Solicits voluntary participation from at least 5 states, including one rural state, allowing them to use existing highway safety funds for the program.
Testing the system in diverse state environments and offering funding flexibility will help assess its practical effectiveness and scalability.
PROVISION 04
Requires a report to Congress within 3 years of enactment, evaluating the pilot program's activities, lessons learned, and recommendations for nationwide expansion.
This ensures accountability and provides critical information for future policy decisions on expanding the system across the country.
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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 2900
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 2900Transportation and Public Works
Work Zone Weather Integration Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 18, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 18, 2025
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