Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2026

Bill Number

H.R. 9424

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-06-24: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Last Updated

2026-07-09T10:49:43Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose This legislation amends federal highway law to require states to dedicate a portion of certain federal funds specifically to projects aimed at reducing pedestrian injuries and fatalities at designated high-risk crossings.

Key Provisions

• Adds a new subsection (m) to Section 148 of title 23, United States Code.
• Beginning in fiscal year 2027 and each year thereafter, the Secretary of Transportation must require states to expend 5 percent of funds apportioned under section 104(b)(3) on highway safety improvement projects targeting high-risk pedestrian crossings.
• Defines a “high-risk pedestrian crossing” as a location on a highway identified by the state, after consulting with local governments, based on a high frequency of injuries or fatalities from motor vehicle-pedestrian incidents.

Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill introduces a mandatory set-aside within the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) that did not previously exist. It shifts from a general authorization of safety projects to a specific, ongoing requirement that 5 percent of certain apportioned funds be used exclusively for pedestrian crossing improvements.

Potential Impacts

• Government agencies: State departments of transportation must identify qualifying crossings and allocate a fixed percentage of HSIP funds, potentially affecting project selection and planning processes.
• Citizens: Aims to improve safety for pedestrians by directing resources to locations with documented high incident rates.
• International relations: No direct effects identified in the legislation.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• State transportation agencies responsible for fund allocation and project implementation.
• Local governments consulted in identifying high-risk crossings.
• Pedestrians and motorists who use the affected highway crossings.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The measure conditions receipt of federal highway funds on compliance with the set-aside requirement, consistent with Congress’s authority under the Spending Clause. It represents a targeted federal directive on state use of transportation funds without altering broader constitutional structures or creating new regulatory authority outside the existing funding framework.

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Sponsor

Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]

Cosponsors (1)

Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]

Recent Actions

• 2026-06-24: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
• 2026-06-24: Introduced in House
• 2026-06-24: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

• Save Our Pedestrians Act of 2026 — issued 2026-06-24 — PDF (2 pages)