A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.

3/12/2024, 11:29 AM

This resolution (1) commits to advancing policies that will end roadway fatalities by 2050, and (2) calls on Congress and the Department of Transportation to commit to working together to achieve zero roadway fatalities by the year 2050.

Bill 118 S.Res. 274 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate with the goal of reducing traffic fatalities to zero by the year 2050. The resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that this ambitious goal is achievable and necessary in order to improve road safety for all Americans.

The resolution highlights the alarming statistics of traffic fatalities in the United States, with over 36,000 people dying in traffic accidents each year. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive measures to address this issue, including improved infrastructure, enhanced vehicle safety standards, and increased public awareness campaigns.

The resolution calls on federal, state, and local governments to work together to implement policies and initiatives that will help achieve the goal of zero traffic fatalities by 2050. It also encourages the private sector to invest in innovative technologies and solutions that can help reduce the number of accidents on the road. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 274 is a bipartisan effort to prioritize road safety and save lives by setting a bold target of zero traffic fatalities by 2050. It underscores the importance of taking proactive steps to address this pressing issue and ensure the well-being of all Americans on the road.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 274

Introduced on
2023-06-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/22/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution (1) commits to advancing policies that will end roadway fatalities by 2050, and (2) calls on Congress and the Department of Transportation to commit to working together to achieve zero roadway fatalities by the year 2050.

Bill 118 S.Res. 274 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate with the goal of reducing traffic fatalities to zero by the year 2050. The resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that this ambitious goal is achievable and necessary in order to improve road safety for all Americans.

The resolution highlights the alarming statistics of traffic fatalities in the United States, with over 36,000 people dying in traffic accidents each year. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive measures to address this issue, including improved infrastructure, enhanced vehicle safety standards, and increased public awareness campaigns.

The resolution calls on federal, state, and local governments to work together to implement policies and initiatives that will help achieve the goal of zero traffic fatalities by 2050. It also encourages the private sector to invest in innovative technologies and solutions that can help reduce the number of accidents on the road. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 274 is a bipartisan effort to prioritize road safety and save lives by setting a bold target of zero traffic fatalities by 2050. It underscores the importance of taking proactive steps to address this pressing issue and ensure the well-being of all Americans on the road.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.

Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact
Accidents
Roads and highways
Transportation safety and security

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/7/2023

This resolution (1) commits to advancing policies that will end roadway fatalities by 2050, and (2) calls on Congress and the Department of Transportation to commit to working together to achieve zero roadway fatalities by the year 2050.


Latest Action6/22/2023
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2240-2241)