A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 15 through April 19, 2024, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week".

4/2/2024, 2:30 PM

This resolution supports designating the week of April 15-19, 2024, as National Work Zone Awareness Week and encourages individuals to practice work zone safety.

Bill 118 sres 613 is a resolution that supports the designation of the week of April 15 through April 19, 2024, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week". This resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of work zone safety and the need for drivers to exercise caution when driving through work zones.

The resolution highlights the dangers that construction workers face while working in these zones and emphasizes the need for drivers to slow down, pay attention, and follow posted speed limits and traffic signs. It also encourages state and local governments, as well as private organizations, to promote work zone safety through education and outreach efforts.

By designating a specific week as "National Work Zone Awareness Week", this resolution seeks to bring attention to the issue of work zone safety and encourage all Americans to do their part in keeping construction workers safe while they are on the job.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 613

Introduced on
2024-03-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/21/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports designating the week of April 15-19, 2024, as National Work Zone Awareness Week and encourages individuals to practice work zone safety.

Bill 118 sres 613 is a resolution that supports the designation of the week of April 15 through April 19, 2024, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week". This resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of work zone safety and the need for drivers to exercise caution when driving through work zones.

The resolution highlights the dangers that construction workers face while working in these zones and emphasizes the need for drivers to slow down, pay attention, and follow posted speed limits and traffic signs. It also encourages state and local governments, as well as private organizations, to promote work zone safety through education and outreach efforts.

By designating a specific week as "National Work Zone Awareness Week", this resolution seeks to bring attention to the issue of work zone safety and encourage all Americans to do their part in keeping construction workers safe while they are on the job.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 15 through April 19, 2024, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week".

Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays•
Commuting•
Roads and highways•
Worker safety and health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/1/2024

This resolution supports designating the week of April 15-19, 2024, as National Work Zone Awareness Week and encourages individuals to practice work zone safety.


Latest Action3/21/2024
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2520)