Bill · H.R. 9297· House(119-HR-9297)
Pedestrian Protection Act
- Introduced
- 6/11/2026
- Last activity
- 6/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Mary Gay Scanlon
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Pedestrian Protection Act aims to reduce deaths and injuries from collisions between motor vehicles and covered road users. It requires the Secretary to create safety standards focusing on vehicle design features like hoods, bumpers, windshields, height, and weight. The bill also mandates the creation of minimum visibility standards for motor vehicles. Additionally, it requires the government to publish comparative ratings for vulnerable road user safety technology and driver visibility.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+8
Strongly benefits those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids who are classified as vulnerable road users.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+8
Urban environments have higher densities of pedestrians and bicyclists who benefit most from these standards.
Would children be better off under this?+7
Children are vulnerable road users who benefit from improved vehicle safety and visibility standards.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction in Injuries and Deaths: The Secretary must establish or modify safety standards for vehicle features such as hood, bumper, and windshield design, as well as vehicle height and weight, to reduce the likelihood and number of deaths and injuries in collisions (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Improved Vehicle Visibility: The bill requires the creation of minimum visibility standards for motor vehicles to help reduce the likelihood of collisions (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Increased Consumer Information: The Secretary is required to publish comparative ratings for vulnerable road user safety technology (Section 3(1)) and provide information to consumers regarding driver visibility of pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users (Section 3(g)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+8Good For Urban Residents+8Good For Children+7Good For Retirees+7Good For Seniors+7Good For Students+6Good For High Income Households+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Aged+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Rural Residents+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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