Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6821
Protect Our Students Act
Congress bill would expand state highway safety funds for school-zone crossings, lights, signs, and enforcement
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- Adds school-zone crash prevention to the list of projects states can fund through their highway safety programs.
- Says the Transportation Department should make clear that states can use funds for things like crossing guards, better crosswalks, signs, and flashing beacons near schools.
- Allows funding for traffic-slowing changes near schools, like pedestrian islands and other calming measures.
- Includes support for school zone safety reviews and programs like Safe Routes to School that aren’t construction projects.
- Changes the funding split so 50% (up from 40%) goes to states based on a set allocation formula, which could shift how money is divided among states.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protect Our Students Act
Bill NumberHR 6821
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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