Bill · H.Res. 798· House(119-HRES-798)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, 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
- 10/8/2025
- Last activity
- 12/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 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 15 through September 21, 2025, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States. It aims to promote the goals of reducing incidents, injuries, and fatalities related to highway-rail grade crossings. The resolution highlights the need for increased education, engineering, and enforcement to prevent accidents involving motor vehicles and pedestrians. It notes that the United States, Canada, and Mexico will observe this week concurrently. Finally, the House of Representatives encourages the public to participate in safety events and educate themselves on railroad safety.
Yes
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+2
The resolution supports safety goals that involve the maintenance and engineering of railroad crossings.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The focus on reducing rail-related incidents and fatalities provides a safety benefit to those living in or traveling through areas with rail infrastructure.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
Improved rail safety awareness and engineering can benefit those in rural areas where many rail crossings are located.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Safety Awareness: The designation of "Rail Safety Week" is intended to lead to greater safety awareness and a reduction in highway-rail grade crossing incidents and other railroad incidents (Resolution preamble).
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Education on Rail Safety: The resolution encourages the public to educate themselves and others on how to be safe around railroad tracks and grade crossings (Resolution Section 3B).
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Reduction in Fatalities and Injuries: By supporting the goals of Rail Safety Week, the resolution seeks to reduce the number of rail-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries at highway-rail grade crossings (Resolution Section 2B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+2
- 12/1/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 10/8/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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