We have received text from H.R. 5394: Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025. This bill was received on 2025-09-16, and currently has 4 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, known as the Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025, introduces measures related to automated speed enforcement systems used by states on their highways. Here are the key aspects of the bill:
Withholding Funds
The bill states that if a state operates any automated speed enforcement systems, it will face financial penalties in the form of withheld federal highway funds. Specifically:
- The Secretary of Transportation is required to withhold 10% of the federal highway funds allocated to each state that fails to certify the non-use of such systems.
Annual Certification Requirement
Each state's Governor must submit an annual certification to the Secretary of Transportation confirming that no jurisdiction within the state operates an automated speed enforcement system. This certification acts as a compliance measure for receiving full highway funding.
- The Secretary may conduct audits or request additional documentation to verify the accuracy of these certifications.
Exemptions
The bill allows exceptions for the operation of automated speed enforcement systems in certain scenarios:
- In designated school zones during posted school hours.
- In active construction work zones, provided specific conditions are met, including:
- The construction zone must have a posted speed limit of less than 55 miles per hour.
- There must be clear signage indicating that the area is a construction zone and that an automated speed enforcement system is in use.
Definition of Automated Speed Enforcement System
The bill defines an automated speed enforcement system as any device that:
- Captures an image of a vehicle for the purpose of issuing a citation for speeding.
- Operates without the need for a law enforcement officer to be present.
Regulatory Authority
The bill also grants the Secretary of Transportation the authority to create regulations necessary to implement these changes regarding automated speed enforcement systems.
Clerical Amendments
Lastly, the bill includes provisions for clerical amendments to the legal texts related to highway funding, updating the titles and sections of laws where necessary.
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Representative Pat Harrigan Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Pat Harrigan:
- H.R.5394: Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025
- H.R.5086: SkyFoundry Act of 2025
- H.R.4081: Foreign Adversary Federal Offense Act of 2025
- H.R.4080: GUARD Act
- H.R.3588: Real Estate Reciprocity Act
- H.R.3066: FINS Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Pat Harrigan on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Harrigan.
Representative Pat Harrigan Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Pat Harrigan is worth $8.8M, as of September 24th, 2025. This is the 119th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Harrigan has approximately $8.0K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Pat Harrigan's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Harrigan.
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