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Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 18 through September 24, 2023, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 698
Bill 118 HRES 698, also known as the "Rail Safety Week" bill, aims to designate the week of September 18 through September 24, 2023, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States. The bill seeks to support the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries.
The purpose of this bill is to raise awareness about the importance of rail safety and to encourage individuals and communities to take proactive measures to prevent accidents at railway crossings. By designating a specific week to focus on rail safety, the hope is to educate the public about the dangers of not following safety protocols when approaching railway crossings.
The bill emphasizes the need for collaboration between government agencies, railroad companies, and the public to work together towards reducing the number of accidents and fatalities at railway crossings. By supporting the goals and ideals of rail safety, the bill aims to create a safer environment for both motorists and pedestrians who interact with railway crossings on a daily basis. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 698 highlights the importance of prioritizing rail safety and emphasizes the need for continued efforts to reduce incidents, fatalities, and injuries at railway crossings in the United States.
The purpose of this bill is to raise awareness about the importance of rail safety and to encourage individuals and communities to take proactive measures to prevent accidents at railway crossings. By designating a specific week to focus on rail safety, the hope is to educate the public about the dangers of not following safety protocols when approaching railway crossings.
The bill emphasizes the need for collaboration between government agencies, railroad companies, and the public to work together towards reducing the number of accidents and fatalities at railway crossings. By supporting the goals and ideals of rail safety, the bill aims to create a safer environment for both motorists and pedestrians who interact with railway crossings on a daily basis. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 698 highlights the importance of prioritizing rail safety and emphasizes the need for continued efforts to reduce incidents, fatalities, and injuries at railway crossings in the United States.
Current Status of Bill HRES 698
Bill HRES 698 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2023. Bill HRES 698 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 18, 2023. Bill HRES 698's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. as of September 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 698
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 698
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 698
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