Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act
A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act. It requires new motorcoaches manufactured for sale in the United States to have a minimally obstructed forward-facing view from the driver's seat. Within one year of the enactment of the section, the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, must prescribe these motor vehicle safety standards. The bill also allows these standards to be met by using a camera or other technological means that comply with Standard 101. A covered motorcoach is defined using the meaning of the term bus.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +4
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The bill enhances transportation safety by mandating improved forward-facing views for motorcoach drivers.
- Scored +4
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?
The legislation directly impacts buses and motorcoaches, improving overall safety standards for public transit vehicles.
- Scored +3
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Urban residents heavily rely on buses and motorcoaches, benefiting from increased intersection and pedestrian safety.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Driver Visibility: Section 2 requires all new covered motorcoaches manufactured for sale in the United States to have a minimally obstructed forward-facing view from the driver's seat. This is positive because it helps drivers see the road better.
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Use of Technology: Section 2 allows motorcoaches to use a camera or other technological means to provide a minimally obstructed forward-facing view that expands the range of the view or shows an obstructed area, provided it complies with Standard 101. This is positive because it gives manufacturers flexibility in how they meet safety standards using modern technology.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences, burdens, or negative impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The legislation directly impacts buses and motorcoaches, improving overall safety standards for public transit vehicles. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill enhances transportation safety by mandating improved forward-facing views for motorcoach drivers.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban residents heavily rely on buses and motorcoaches, benefiting from increased intersection and pedestrian safety.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill improves safety standards for motorcoaches, indirectly enhancing safety for passengers and pedestrians.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill directs federal agencies to prescribe national motor vehicle safety standards.
- 1/28/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York