Bill · S. 2910· Senate(119-S-2910)
Work Zone Safety Enhancement Act
- Introduced
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Sheehy
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Work Zone Safety Enhancement Act allows States to use highway safety funds for initiatives to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities in and near work zones. These funds can support law enforcement, driver education, safety technology, and personnel training. States are required to prioritize Tribal governments and rural areas when carrying out these activities. Additionally, the Comptroller General must conduct a study within two years to report on the effectiveness of work zone safety programs.
Yes· 3 of 23
Would union members be better off under this?+6
Construction personnel and flaggers (often unionized) receive improved training and worker protection.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6
The bill specifically mandates prioritization of rural areas for these safety funds.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill explicitly requires priority assistance for Tribal governments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction of Harm: The bill aims to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities in and adjacent to work zones (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Increased Law Enforcement: It provides for grants, overtime, equipment, and operational support for law enforcement to perform high-visibility enforcement and safety patrols in work zones (Section 2(a)(1)(A)).
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Improved Driver Education: The bill allows for the development of work zone modules for licensing exams and training for the general public and commercial drivers (Section 2(a)(1)(B)).
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Safety Technology: Funds can be used to purchase and maintain technologies like radar speed trailers, portable variable message signs, and in-vehicle alerts (Section 2(a)(1)(C)).
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Worker Protection: It enables training and certification programs for construction personnel, inspectors, and flaggers regarding worker protection and traveler management (Section 2(a)(1)(D)).
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Support for Underserved Areas: States must prioritize assisting rural areas and Tribal governments (Section 2(a)(2)).
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 Rural Residents+6Good For Union Workers+6Good For Native Americans+5Good For Farmers+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Children+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Students+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+5Improves Rural Development+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Improves Interstate Commerce+1Increase States Rights+1
- Healthcare
- Reduces Hospital Costs+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 9/18/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate