The DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act creates a new position called the National Roadway Safety Advocate within the Department of Transportation's Office of Policy. The advocate will serve as a dedicated point of contact and resource for victims, survivors, and families affected by road crashes to communicate their concerns and recommendations to the department. The position, which must be established within 180 days of the law's enactment, will handle tasks such as educating stakeholders about DOT activities, explaining department processes in plain language, gathering feedback on roadway safety initiatives, and meeting quarterly with the Transportation Secretary to discuss issues and recommendations. The advocate cannot make department decisions, set policy, provide legal advice, or interfere with enforcement matters, but will have access to department documents necessary to perform their role. The bill requires the advocate to submit an annual report by November 15 highlighting systemic roadway safety issues and recommending solutions based on stakeholder input.
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