Bill · H.Res. 1605· House(119-HRES-1605)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 27, 2026, 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.
- Introduced
- 10/1/2026
- Last activity
- 10/1/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Frederica Wilson
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 21 through September 27, 2026, as Rail Safety Week in the United States. It supports the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries. The text notes that the first Rail Safety Week was held in 2017 and highlights that the United States, Canada, and Mexico will concurrently observe the week. It encourages the people of the United States to participate in events and educate themselves on how to be safe around railroad tracks.
Yes
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+2
This resolution supports Rail Safety Week to promote safety awareness and reduce highway-rail grade crossing incidents.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+2
By encouraging education and awareness around railroad tracks and grade crossings, the resolution supports safer passenger rail operations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Educational Awareness: Under resolved section (3)(B), the resolution encourages the people of the United States to educate themselves and others on how to be safe around railroad tracks and grade crossings. This is positive because it aims to raise awareness about safety and help prevent accidents.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+2Improves Roads And Bridges+2
- 10/1/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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