Bills · S 3906
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3906Transportation and Public Works
Need for Speed Act
INTRO FEB 24· LAST ACTION FEB 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because traffic congestion costs Americans billions of dollars each year in lost time, wasted fuel, and increased vehicle wear and tear. It also contributes to air pollution and can delay emergency services. By creating a unified, data-driven tool, this bill aims to give transportation planners a clearer, more complete picture of what causes traffic jams and where they are most severe.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more effective and targeted investments in road improvements, traffic signal optimization, and other congestion-reducing strategies. Without it, states and localities would continue to rely on a patchwork of data sources, potentially leading to less efficient and less coordinated efforts to address traffic problems, meaning commuters and businesses might continue to face persistent or worsening delays.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Transportation to create and maintain a "national infrastructure intelligence tool" for congestion mitigation.
This establishes a central, standardized system for understanding and addressing traffic problems nationwide.
PROVISION 02
The tool must integrate diverse data, including national speed data, vehicle origin/destination information, crash data, asset conditions, commodity data, and truck parking data.
Combining these varied datasets provides a comprehensive view of traffic and infrastructure issues, going beyond just traffic volume.
PROVISION 03
The tool's purpose is to identify congestion locations, determine causes, quantify impacts, and enable quick deployment of mitigation resources.
This clarifies the specific goals of the tool, ensuring it's designed for actionable insights rather than just data collection.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $50,000,000 from the Highway Trust Fund for 5 fiscal years to develop and maintain the tool.
This provides dedicated funding to ensure the tool's creation and ongoing operation.
PROVISION 05
The Secretary must consult with State departments of transportation and other relevant organizations during the tool's development and update it at least annually.
This ensures the tool is practical, meets the needs of its users, and remains current with changing traffic patterns and infrastructure.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
137
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DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 24
Introduced in Senate
FEB 24
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3906
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 24, 2026
Last actionFeb 24, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 24, 2026
Senate BillS 3906Transportation and Public Works
Need for Speed Act
INTRODUCED FEB 24, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 24, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
1
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