Complete Streets Act of 2025

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 3712 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3712 To require States to establish complete streets programs, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 4, 2025 Mr. Cohen (for himself, Mr. Auchincloss, Mr. Espaillat, Mrs. Foushee, and Ms. Titus) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require States to establish complete streets programs, 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 ``Complete Streets Act of 2025''. SEC. 2. COMPLETE STREETS PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Complete street.--The term ``complete street'' means a public road that provides safe and accessible options for multiple travel modes for people of all ages, abilities, and disabilities, including modes such as walking, cycling, transit, mobility devices, automobiles, and freight. (2) Complete streets policy.--The term ``complete streets policy'' means a complete streets policy adopted by an eligible entity under subsection (d)(1). (3) Complete streets principle.--The term ``complete streets principle'' means a principle at the local, State, or regional level that ensures-- (A) the safe and adequate accommodation, in all phases of project planning and development, of all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit users, children, older individuals, individuals with disabilities, motorists, and freight vehicles; and (B) the consideration of the safety and convenience of all users of the transportation system in all phases of project planning and development.