Bill · H.Res. 1316· House(119-HRES-1316)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.

Age: 82 years

Illinois

Introduced: 5/21/2026
Last activity: 5/21/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsored by: Janice Schakowsky
Cosponsors: - 12 - 0

Transportation and Public Works

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the reduction of traffic fatalities. The House commits to advancing policies intended to end roadway fatalities by the year 2050. It calls for cooperation between Congress and the Department of Transportation to reach this goal. Additionally, the resolution seeks to improve data gathering and the implementation of proven safety interventions. Finally, it promotes a safe system approach to improve access, safety, and mobility.

Yes· 3 of 8

Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution aims to reduce traffic fatalities which are a leading cause of death for young people.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
The resolution targets the reduction of crashes which disproportionately affect younger demographics.
Would women be better off under this?+3
The resolution aims to reduce traffic fatalities, noting that women sustain higher injury risks in many crash types.