TRACE Act

House Bill

H.R. 3823

119th Congress

TRACE Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lloyd Doggett

Representative

Democratic

TX-37

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This bill would prohibit the Department of Transportation from promoting the use of traffic cameras and other automated enforcement systems that take photos of vehicles to issue tickets for violations like running red lights or speeding.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

SponsorLloyd Doggett (D-TX)

Introduced6/6/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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TRACE Act

This bill would prohibit the Department of Transportation from promoting the use of traffic cameras and other automated enforcement systems that take photos of vehicles to issue tickets for violations like running red lights or speeding.

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This bill would prohibit the Department of Transportation from promoting the use of traffic cameras and other automated enforcement systems that take photos of vehicles to issue tickets for violations like running red lights or speeding.

Bill Number: 3823
Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-TX)
Introduced: 6/6/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Fact Sheet

Title: TRACE Act
Bill Number: 3823
Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-TX)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 6/6/2025
Summary: This bill would prohibit the Department of Transportation from promoting the use of traffic cameras and other automated enforcement systems that take photos of vehicles to issue tickets for violations like running red lights or speeding.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would prohibit the Department of Transportation from promoting the use of traffic cameras and other automated enforcement systems that take photos of vehicles to issue tickets for violations like running red lights or speeding.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation from promoting the use of traffic photo enforcement in any rule, regulation, or guidance.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would prevent the DOT from endorsing or encouraging the use of traffic photo enforcement in any rules, regulations, or guidance.
This would limit the federal government's ability to support the adoption of automated traffic enforcement systems by state and local governments.
The bill aims to restrict the expansion of traffic cameras, which some see as intrusive or unfairly generating revenue for governments rather than improving safety.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill became law, it could slow down or prevent the further spread of traffic camera systems in communities across the U.S. This would affect drivers who may receive fewer automated tickets, as well as local governments that use these systems to generate revenue. Some traffic safety advocates argue that cameras can help reduce accidents, so limiting their use could have public safety consequences.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Department of Transportation

Motor vehicles

Photography and imaging

Transportation safety and security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3823, 119th Congress (2025). "TRACE Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3823

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