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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
4/8/2025, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 160
Bill 119 SRES 160 is a resolution that supports the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. This resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of safe digging practices to prevent damage to underground utilities such as gas, electric, water, and telecommunications lines.
The resolution emphasizes the need for individuals and organizations to call 811 before starting any digging projects to have underground utilities marked to avoid accidents and disruptions to essential services. It also encourages the promotion of safe digging practices through educational campaigns and outreach efforts.
Additionally, the resolution recognizes the efforts of organizations such as the Common Ground Alliance, which works to promote safe digging practices and reduce the number of incidents related to underground utility damage. Overall, Bill 119 SRES 160 highlights the importance of safe digging practices and encourages individuals and organizations to take proactive measures to prevent accidents and protect underground utilities.
The resolution emphasizes the need for individuals and organizations to call 811 before starting any digging projects to have underground utilities marked to avoid accidents and disruptions to essential services. It also encourages the promotion of safe digging practices through educational campaigns and outreach efforts.
Additionally, the resolution recognizes the efforts of organizations such as the Common Ground Alliance, which works to promote safe digging practices and reduce the number of incidents related to underground utility damage. Overall, Bill 119 SRES 160 highlights the importance of safe digging practices and encourages individuals and organizations to take proactive measures to prevent accidents and protect underground utilities.
Congressional Summary of SRES 160
This resolution expresses support for National Safe Digging Month and encourages all homeowners and excavators to call 811 to find the location of underground utility lines before digging.
Current Status of Bill SRES 160
Bill SRES 160 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 7, 2025. Bill SRES 160 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 7, 2025. Bill SRES 160's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459: 4; text: CR S2458-2459: 2) as of April 7, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 160
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 160
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 160
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 160
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