Pedestrian Protection Act (HR9297)
Current understanding
HR9297, the Pedestrian Protection Act, was introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill’s specific provisions and safety mechanisms have not yet been detailed in available evidence, and no committee action beyond referral has occurred.
Evidence log
- 2025-06-05 — Complete Streets Act of 2025: cross-connection with complete-streets-act-2025: Complete Streets design standards and accessibility benchmarks would work alongside vehicle-side pedestrian protection requirements to reduce pedestrian fatalities. (novelty: 3)
- 2026-06-24 — STOP Frontovers Act of 2026: cross-connection with stop-frontovers-act-2026: Both proposals target vehicle-vs-pedestrian injury risk; STOP Frontovers focuses on forward-visibility/frontover crashes while HR9297 addresses broader pedestrian protection standards. (novelty: 3)