AGC of America led a broad industry coalition urging House appropriators to revise Section 427 of the FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill (H.R. 4552), which would ban the use of federal funds for automated red-light and speed enforcement cameras on federally assisted roadways. In a September 26 letter to Subcommittee leaders Chairman Steve Womack and Ranking Member James Clyburn, AGC and partner organizations warned that an across-the-board prohibition would remove a proven safety tool in high-risk locations, including active highway work zones.
The letter highlighted the ongoing safety crisis in work zones, such as the more than 100,000 crashes, 39,000 injuries, and nearly 900 fatalities in 2023. It also noted that states using speed safety cameras near active work areas report sharp reductions in excessive speeding and severe crashes. The letter asks Congress to narrow Section 427 to exclude active highway work zones and other safety-critical sites, and to preserve states’ flexibility to deploy safety measures that best meet local needs.
AGC is continuing outreach on Capitol Hill and across the transportation community to keep lifesaving tools available where they’re needed most. Members who want to support this effort should take action by completing AGC’s action alert which will send a message to their members of Congress.
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