Bill · H.R. 9852· House(119-HR-9852)
Slow Down Act
- Introduced
- 7/22/2026
- Last activity
- 7/22/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Valerie Foushee
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Slow Down Act," aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code. It seeks to include "Stop Super Speeders" programs within State highway safety programs. These programs would require the use of active intelligent speed assistance technology in motor vehicles. This technology automatically limits a vehicle from exceeding the applicable speed limit. The requirements would target individuals with records of repeated or severe speeding violations.
Yes
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+3
The bill enhances highway safety through the implementation of new driver technology programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Automated Speed Control: The bill mandates the installation of active intelligent speed assistance technology that automatically limits a motor vehicle from exceeding the applicable speed limit (Section 2). This could benefit the public by preventing high-speed driving among certain individuals.
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Targeted Safety Measures: The program focuses on individuals with records of repeated or severe violations of applicable speed limits (Section 2). This targets those deemed to be high-risk drivers through their driving history.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory Technology Requirements: Individuals with repeated or severe speed limit violations would be required to install and use active intelligent speed assistance technology in their motor vehicles (Section 2).
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Penalties for Non-Compliance: The bill includes penalties for individuals who fail to comply with the requirements regarding the installation and use of the speed assistance technology in their motor vehicle (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+3
- 7/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House