Bill > HR3880

This bill, known as the Clear the ROADS Act, aims to incentivize states to prevent individuals from obstructing highways in a dangerous manner by withholding federal transportation funding. Specifically, beginning on the first October 1 after the Secretary of Transportation issues regulations or after a state's legislative session, the Secretary will withhold 10 percent of certain federal transportation funds from any state that does not make "reasonable efforts" to prohibit non-government individuals from knowingly and recklessly obstructing lawful vehicle transportation on federal-aid highways in a way that endangers public safety or health. The bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue necessary regulations within 180 days of the act's enactment and adds a new section (Section 180) to Title 23 of the United States Code to codify these requirements. The funding withholding mechanism is designed to encourage states to take proactive steps to prevent dangerous roadway obstructions and protect public safety.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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