A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2024, as "Rail Safety Week" and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, injuries, and derailments, improve the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail, and prevent rail worker fatalities.

10/3/2024, 6:38 PM

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week. The resolution also expresses support for (1) the efforts by the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio; (2) the communities impacted by the derailment in Ohio; and (3) the actions of first responders who combat releases of hazardous materials across the United States, including the firefighters who responded to the derailment in Ohio.

Bill 118 sres 864 is a resolution that aims to express support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2024, as "Rail Safety Week." The resolution also supports the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week, which include reducing highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, injuries, and derailments. Additionally, the resolution seeks to improve the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail and prevent rail worker fatalities. This resolution highlights the importance of promoting safety measures within the rail industry to protect both the public and rail workers.
Congress
118
Number
SRES - 864
Introduced on
2024-09-25
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/25/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week. The resolution also expresses support for (1) the efforts by the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio; (2) the communities impacted by the derailment in Ohio; and (3) the actions of first responders who combat releases of hazardous materials across the United States, including the firefighters who responded to the derailment in Ohio.

Bill 118 sres 864 is a resolution that aims to express support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2024, as "Rail Safety Week." The resolution also supports the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week, which include reducing highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, injuries, and derailments. Additionally, the resolution seeks to improve the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail and prevent rail worker fatalities. This resolution highlights the importance of promoting safety measures within the rail industry to protect both the public and rail workers.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2024, as "Rail Safety Week" and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, injuries, and derailments, improve the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail, and prevent rail worker fatalities.
Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/3/2024

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week. The resolution also expresses support for (1) the efforts by the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board’s...

Latest Action9/25/2024
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S6451-6452)