A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

9/4/2022, 3:29 AM

This resolution expresses support for National Safe Digging Month, encourages all homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging, and encourages damage prevention stakeholders to help educate homeowners and excavators about the importance of calling 811 before digging.

Bill 117 sres 583, also known as a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month, aims to raise awareness about the importance of safe digging practices to prevent damage to underground utilities. The resolution recognizes the month of April as National Safe Digging Month and encourages individuals, businesses, and communities to call 811 before digging to have underground utilities marked.

The resolution emphasizes the need for safe digging practices to protect public safety, prevent costly damage to infrastructure, and ensure the reliable delivery of essential services such as electricity, water, and natural gas. It also highlights the role of the Common Ground Alliance, a national organization dedicated to promoting safe digging practices and preventing damage to underground utilities.

Overall, Bill 117 sres 583 seeks to promote education and awareness about safe digging practices and encourage individuals to take the necessary precautions before digging to prevent accidents and protect vital infrastructure.
Congress
117

Number
SRES - 583

Introduced on
2022-04-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/6/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for National Safe Digging Month, encourages all homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging, and encourages damage prevention stakeholders to help educate homeowners and excavators about the importance of calling 811 before digging.

Bill 117 sres 583, also known as a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month, aims to raise awareness about the importance of safe digging practices to prevent damage to underground utilities. The resolution recognizes the month of April as National Safe Digging Month and encourages individuals, businesses, and communities to call 811 before digging to have underground utilities marked.

The resolution emphasizes the need for safe digging practices to protect public safety, prevent costly damage to infrastructure, and ensure the reliable delivery of essential services such as electricity, water, and natural gas. It also highlights the role of the Common Ground Alliance, a national organization dedicated to promoting safe digging practices and preventing damage to underground utilities.

Overall, Bill 117 sres 583 seeks to promote education and awareness about safe digging practices and encourage individuals to take the necessary precautions before digging to prevent accidents and protect vital infrastructure.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Commemorative events and holidays
Electric power generation and transmission
Emergency communications systems
Pipelines
Public utilities and utility rates
Water use and supply

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/21/2022

This resolution expresses support for National Safe Digging Month, encourages all homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging, and encourages damage prevention stakeholders to help educate homeowners and excavators about the importance o...


Latest Action4/6/2022
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2056; text: CR S2045)