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HR 3880

Clear the ROADS Act

119th Congress Introduced by Bill Huizenga and 2 co-sponsors

HR 3880 - Clear the ROADS Act OverviewBill Number: HR 3880 Title: Clear the ROADS Act Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Introduced: June 10, 2025 Purp

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Bill Summary · HR 3880

HR 3880 - Clear the ROADS Act

Overview

Bill Number: HR 3880
Title: Clear the ROADS Act
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
Introduced: June 10, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The Clear the ROADS Act aims to address the growing issue of abandoned and derelict vehicles on public roads and highways across the United States. The bill's primary goal is to establish a comprehensive national program to identify, remove, and properly dispose of these vehicles, which pose safety hazards and environmental concerns.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to create and maintain a national registry of abandoned vehicles on public roads and rights-of-way.
  • Provides federal grants to state and local governments to fund the identification, removal, and disposal of abandoned vehicles.
  • Mandates that state and local governments develop and implement plans to address abandoned vehicles in their jurisdictions.
  • Establishes guidelines and standards for the proper disposal of abandoned vehicles, including requirements for recycling and environmentally-friendly processing.
  • Authorizes the DOT to work with law enforcement agencies to identify the owners of abandoned vehicles and hold them financially responsible for the removal and disposal costs.
  • Requires the DOT to conduct a public awareness campaign to educate the public on the dangers of abandoned vehicles and the importance of proper vehicle disposal.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • State and local governments will be required to develop and implement plans to address abandoned vehicles in their jurisdictions, and will have access to federal grants to support these efforts.
  • Vehicle owners who abandon their vehicles on public roads may be held financially responsible for the removal and disposal costs.
  • The general public will benefit from improved road safety and reduced environmental hazards associated with abandoned vehicles.
  • The recycling and automotive industries may see increased demand for their services as a result of the proper disposal requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The Clear the ROADS Act has been referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit for further consideration. If the bill is approved by the subcommittee, it will then move to the full House of Representatives for a vote. If passed by the House, the bill will then be sent to the Senate for consideration. The timeline for the bill's progress through the legislative process is uncertain, as it will depend on the priorities and schedules of the respective committees and chambers.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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