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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.

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Summary of Bill SRES 864

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.

Congressional Summary of SRES 864

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.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 864

Bill SRES 864 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill SRES 864 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 25, 2024.  Bill SRES 864's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S6451-6452) as of September 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 864

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 864

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 864

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.
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.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 864

Maria Cantwell
Maria Cantwell
WashingtonDemocrat
J. D. Vance
J. D. Vance
OhioRepublican
John Fetterman
John Fetterman
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
Robert P. Casey Jr.
Robert P. Casey Jr.
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
Sherrod Brown
Sherrod Brown
OhioDemocrat

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