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Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2022, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries.
12/30/2022, 8:19 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1371
Bill 117 H.Res. 1371, also known as the Rail Safety Week Resolution, aims to designate the week of September 19 through September 25, 2022, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States. The purpose of this designation is to raise awareness and support for the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week, which include reducing rail-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of promoting safety measures and best practices within the rail industry to ensure the well-being of both passengers and workers. By designating a specific week to focus on rail safety, the hope is to educate the public about the risks associated with rail travel and the importance of following safety protocols.
Overall, the goal of Bill 117 H.Res. 1371 is to bring attention to the need for increased safety measures within the rail industry and to encourage individuals to prioritize safety when traveling by rail. By supporting Rail Safety Week, lawmakers hope to reduce the number of accidents and injuries related to rail transportation in the United States.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of promoting safety measures and best practices within the rail industry to ensure the well-being of both passengers and workers. By designating a specific week to focus on rail safety, the hope is to educate the public about the risks associated with rail travel and the importance of following safety protocols.
Overall, the goal of Bill 117 H.Res. 1371 is to bring attention to the need for increased safety measures within the rail industry and to encourage individuals to prioritize safety when traveling by rail. By supporting Rail Safety Week, lawmakers hope to reduce the number of accidents and injuries related to rail transportation in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1371
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1371
Bill HRES 1371 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 19, 2022. Bill HRES 1371 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 19, 2022. Bill HRES 1371's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. as of September 20, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1371
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1371
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksPotential Impact Areas
- Accidents
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Railroads
- Transportation safety and security
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1371
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2022, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2022, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries.
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