Bill · H.R. 7539· House(119-HR-7539)
SAFE Act
- Introduced
- 2/12/2026
- Last activity
- 2/13/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Harriet Hageman
- Cosponsors
- - 18 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on chameleon carriers on United States roadways within one year of enactment. It requires the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to develop, test, and implement an advanced automation tool to help registration personnel detect chameleon carrier applications. The tool must include specific detection capabilities for carrier characteristics and insurance lapses while maintaining human final decision-making. The bill establishes an appeals process for persons denied a Department of Transportation number based on a flag from the tool. Finally, it requires the inspector general of the Department of Transportation to submit an audit and report on the effectiveness of the tool two years after implementation.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
The act establishes a formal appeals process for entities denied a Department of Transportation number based on the new tool.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+4
The bill enhances safety standards for freight carriers to protect the public from entities attempting to evade regulations.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires reports to Congress on the prevalence of chameleon carriers and the effectiveness of the new automation tool.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes stricter identification requirements and potential application denials for motor carriers attempting to evade history.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Detection of Dangerous Carriers: Section 3(a) and Section 3(c) direct the creation of an advanced automation tool to help personnel detect chameleon carrier applications, which may help identify entities trying to hide negative compliance histories or safety violations.
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Clear Appeals Process: Section 3(d) establishes an appeals process and notification system allowing persons denied a Department of Transportation number to seek a review and correct their application within 30 days.
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Accountability Through Oversight: Section 2 and Section 3(h) require reports and audits by the Comptroller General and the inspector general of the Department of Transportation, which hold officials accountable for measuring the effectiveness of the new tool and studying the impacts of chameleon carriers.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Application Delays and Errors: Section 3(c) and Section 3(d) introduce an automated tool that flags applications, which could potentially result in registration delays, application denials, or errors that require applicants to go through a redetermination process.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+5Improves Government Transparency+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Business Owners-3
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/15/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/9/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 6/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/22/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 2/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
Nicholas BegichRepublican · Alaska
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
James GallagherRepublican · California
Dusty JohnsonRepublican · South Dakota
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey
Beth Van DuyneRepublican · Texas
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin
Roger WilliamsRepublican · Texas