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A resolution 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 Rail Safety Week to reduce highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries, reduce derailments, improve the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail, and prevent rail worker fatalities.
3/13/2024, 8:44 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 356
Bill 118 sres 356 is a resolution that aims to express support for designating the week of September 18 through September 24, 2023, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States. The resolution also supports the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week, which include reducing highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries, reducing derailments, improving the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail, and preventing rail worker fatalities.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of promoting rail safety and highlights the need for increased awareness and education on the risks associated with rail transportation. By designating a specific week to focus on rail safety, the resolution aims to bring attention to the various safety measures and initiatives that can help prevent accidents and improve overall safety in the rail industry.
Overall, Bill 118 sres 356 seeks to encourage collaboration between government agencies, industry stakeholders, and the public to work towards reducing accidents and fatalities related to rail transportation. By supporting Rail Safety Week and its goals, the resolution aims to make significant strides in enhancing rail safety and protecting the well-being of both passengers and workers in the rail industry.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of promoting rail safety and highlights the need for increased awareness and education on the risks associated with rail transportation. By designating a specific week to focus on rail safety, the resolution aims to bring attention to the various safety measures and initiatives that can help prevent accidents and improve overall safety in the rail industry.
Overall, Bill 118 sres 356 seeks to encourage collaboration between government agencies, industry stakeholders, and the public to work towards reducing accidents and fatalities related to rail transportation. By supporting Rail Safety Week and its goals, the resolution aims to make significant strides in enhancing rail safety and protecting the well-being of both passengers and workers in the rail industry.
Congressional Summary of SRES 356
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week. The resolution also expresses support for (1) the communities impacted by the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio; and (2) 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 356
Bill SRES 356 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2023. Bill SRES 356 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 21, 2023. Bill SRES 356's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4659-4660) as of September 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 356
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 356
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 356
A resolution 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 Rail Safety Week to reduce highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries, reduce 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 18 through September 24, 2023, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries, reduce derailments, improve the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail, and prevent rail worker fatalities.
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