Bill · H.Res. 845· House(119-HRES-845)
Expressing support for the recognition of the week of November 2 through November 8, 2025, as "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week".
- Introduced
- 10/31/2025
- Last activity
- 11/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Madeleine Dean
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- 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 support for recognizing the week of November 2 through November 8, 2025, as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. It highlights the serious risks of operating a motor vehicle while fatigued or sleepy. The text points out that being awake for long hours impairs driving similar to or worse than alcohol consumption. It notes that drowsy driving causes hundreds of thousands of crashes and thousands of deaths annually. The resolution aims to inform communities about preventative measures to reduce sleep-deprived driving. Ultimately, the House of Representatives resolves to support this designation and encourages people to take preventable steps against drowsy driving.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
Young adults and new drivers benefit from targeted safety education regarding sleep deprivation behind the wheel.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+2
The resolution promotes road safety by raising awareness about the dangers of drowsy driving to help prevent accidents.
Would children be better off under this?+1
Raising awareness about drowsy driving promotes safer roads for children and families travelling.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising Awareness: The resolution supports the designation of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week to raise awareness about the dangers of drowsy driving, as stated in resolved paragraph (1). This is positive because it informs communities about preventative measures, such as improving overall sleep habits and avoiding medication that causes drowsiness.
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Encouraging Preventable Steps: The resolution encourages people across the United States to take preventable steps against drowsy driving, according to resolved paragraph (2). This is positive because the text notes that drowsy driving deaths are preventable and lives can be saved through awareness, prevention, and intervention.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Young Adults+2Good For Children+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+2
- 11/1/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 10/31/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania