Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA)
Pedestrian Protection Act
A Democratic bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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
The Pedestrian Protection Act aims to reduce deaths and injuries from collisions between motor vehicles and covered road users. It requires the Secretary to create safety standards focusing on vehicle design features like hoods, bumpers, windshields, height, and weight. The bill also mandates the creation of minimum visibility standards for motor vehicles. Additionally, it requires the government to publish comparative ratings for vulnerable road user safety technology and driver visibility.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +8
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Strongly benefits those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids who are classified as vulnerable road users.
- Scored +8
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Urban environments have higher densities of pedestrians and bicyclists who benefit most from these standards.
- Scored +7
Would children be better off under this?
Children are vulnerable road users who benefit from improved vehicle safety and visibility standards.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction in Injuries and Deaths: The Secretary must establish or modify safety standards for vehicle features such as hood, bumper, and windshield design, as well as vehicle height and weight, to reduce the likelihood and number of deaths and injuries in collisions (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Improved Vehicle Visibility: The bill requires the creation of minimum visibility standards for motor vehicles to help reduce the likelihood of collisions (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Increased Consumer Information: The Secretary is required to publish comparative ratings for vulnerable road user safety technology (Section 3(1)) and provide information to consumers regarding driver visibility of pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users (Section 3(g)(1)).
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Strongly benefits those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids who are classified as vulnerable road users. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban environments have higher densities of pedestrians and bicyclists who benefit most from these standards. Would children be better off under this? — Children are vulnerable road users who benefit from improved vehicle safety and visibility standards. Would retired people be better off under this? — Improves safety for an age group that is more susceptible to injury in vehicle collisions. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors are often more vulnerable road users and benefit from reduced collision severity. Would students be better off under this? — Students are frequent pedestrians and bicyclists around campuses and schools. Would high-income households be better off under this? — General increase in pedestrian safety benefits all road users. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low income households may rely more on walking and biking, benefiting from safer roads. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Improves safety for those who walk or bike. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — General increase in pedestrian safety benefits all road users. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Improves safety for those who walk or bike. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — General safety improvements apply to all areas, though less concentrated than in cities.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Provides consumers with comparative safety ratings and visibility information for motor vehicles.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires the government to publish comparative safety and visibility ratings for public consumption. Does this give the federal government more power? — Grants the Secretary of Transportation authority to establish national motor vehicle safety and visibility standards.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — Protects vulnerable road users, which includes people with disabilities who may be pedestrians.
- 10/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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