Roadway Resiliency Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 8186
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-02: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-09T03:53:24Z
AI-Generated Summary
Roadway Resiliency Act (H.R. 8186)
Purpose
This bill aims to improve roadway safety and management during bad weather (like snow, ice, or heavy rain) by requiring federal agencies to create shared guidelines for handling these conditions.
Key Provisions
- Establishment of Working Group: Within 180 days of the bill becoming law, the Secretary of Transportation (head of the Department of Transportation, or DOT) and the Director of the National Weather Service (part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) must form an interagency working group.
- Development of Best Practices: The group will create recommended guidelines ("best practices") for managing roads in bad weather.
- Reporting Requirement: Within 180 days after the guidelines are finalized, the Secretary and Director must submit them to two congressional committees: the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Introduces a new mandate for interagency collaboration; no prior law specifically requires this joint working group or the submission of weather-related roadway guidelines to Congress.
Potential Impacts
- Government Agencies: DOT and National Weather Service will need to coordinate efforts, potentially leading to standardized procedures that state and local road agencies could adopt voluntarily.
- Citizens: Could enhance road safety and reduce weather-related accidents or delays for drivers, commuters, and emergency services.
- No notable impacts on international relations.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal Agencies: DOT, National Weather Service, and other involved agencies in the working group.
- Congress: Specified House and Senate committees overseeing implementation.
- State/Local Governments: Road maintenance crews and transportation departments that may use the guidelines.
- Public: Drivers, freight haulers, and communities prone to severe weather.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Administrative Focus: Primarily creates a procedural requirement with no enforcement penalties, funding mandates, or regulatory changes—relies on voluntary adoption of guidelines.
- No Major Legal/Constitutional Issues: Aligns with Congress's authority to direct federal agencies; promotes efficiency without infringing on states' rights over roads.
- Political Context: Bipartisan potential in improving infrastructure resilience, referred to committees for review (House Transportation and Infrastructure; Science, Space, and Technology).
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-02: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-04-02: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2026-04-02: Introduced in House
- 2026-04-02: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Roadway Resiliency Act — issued 2026-04-02 — PDF (2 pages)