HR 5394 — Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025

Summary

Withholds 10 percent of federal highway funding from states that do not certify they prohibit automated speed enforcement systems within their jurisdictions.
Requires state governors to submit annual certifications that no jurisdiction in the state operates an automated speed enforcement system.
Allows states to operate automated speed enforcement systems in designated school zones during posted school hours and in active construction zones with speed limits under 55 miles per hour.
Defines automated speed enforcement systems as devices that capture vehicle images to issue citations for speeding without a law enforcement officer present.
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to conduct audits and require documentation to verify state compliance with certification requirements.
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to implement the withholding and certification requirements.

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Sponsor (1)

Rep. Harrigan, Pat (R-NC) [#10]

4 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Pat Harrigan’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

GRANITE HARDWOODS $14,200
THE KEITH CORPORATION $9,900
D&H MARKETING $8,600
INDIAN TRIBE $7,600
ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES $6,600

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Actions (3)

Sep 17, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. · house
Sep 16, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. · house
Sep 16, 2025 Introduced in House

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Text versions (1)

Introduced in House · Sep 16, 2025

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 16, 2025

Mr. Harrigan (for himself, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mr. Perry, and Mr. Rulli) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL

To amend chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, to withhold from a State certain highway funds if the State operates an automated speed enforcement system, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025”.

SEC. 2. AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM.

(a) In General.—Chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “Sec. 180. Automated speed enforcement system

“(a) Withholding of Apportionments for Noncompliance.—The Secretary shall withhold 10 percent of the amount required to be apportioned to any State under each of paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 104(b) on the first day of each fiscal year, beginning after September 30, 2026, in which the State fails to submit the certification described in subsection (b).

“(b) Annual Certification.—

“(1) In general.—To be in compliance under subsection

(a), the Governor of a State shall submit to the Secretary a certification that no jurisdiction in such State operates an automated speed enforcement system.

“(2) Audit.—To verify such certification, the Secretary may conduct an audit or require documentation as the Secretary determines necessary.

“(c) Exception for School and Work Zones.—Notwithstanding subsection (b), a State may operate an automated speed enforcement system in—

“(1) a designated school zone during posted school hours; and

“(2) an active construction work zone—

“(A) for the duration of the construction project; and

“(B) if—

“(i) when the location in which the automated speed system is operating is not an active construction work zone, the posted speed limit is less than 55 miles per hour; and

“(ii) such zone displays clear signage indicating that—

“(I) the area is a construction zone; and

“(II) there is an automated speed enforcement system in use.

“(d) Definition of Automated Speed Enforcement System.—In this section, the term ‘automated speed enforcement system’ means any device that—

“(1) captures an image of a vehicle for the purpose of issuing a citation for exceeding a speed limit; and

“(2) operates without the presence of a law enforcement officer.”.

(b) Regulations.—The Secretary of Transportation may issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out section 180 of title 23, United States Code (as added by this Act).

(c) Clerical Amendment.—The analysis for chapter 1 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

“180. Automated speed enforcement system.”. <all>

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