HR 8218
Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:39 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act, aims to increase the minimum insurance requirements for commercial truck drivers. It proposes raising the minimum financial responsibility from $750,000 to $5,000,000, reflecting the rising cost of medical care. The bill also establishes a process for adjusting these minimums every five years to account for inflation, ensuring that insurance coverage remains adequate over time. This is intended to better protect victims of truck crashes and their families.
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Henry C. "Hank" Johnson
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