Bill · S.Res. 673· Senate(119-SRES-673)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
- Introduced
- 4/15/2026
- Last activity
- 4/15/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1789-1790; text: CR S1788)
- Sponsored by
- Todd Young
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. It highlights the risks associated with failing to locate underground utility lines like gas, electric, and water before digging. The text notes that failing to notify 811 centers is a top cause of damage, which can lead to service interruptions, injury, or death. To prevent these issues, the resolution encourages homeowners and excavators to contact 811 before starting any excavation activities. Additionally, it calls on damage prevention stakeholders to educate the public on having buried utilities marked with paint or flags.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The resolution aims to prevent environmental damage caused by striking underground utility lines.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
Encouraging safe digging through 811 protects all households from potential service interruptions or accidents.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
The promotion of safe digging protects homeowners from potential damage to utility lines.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Public Safety: By encouraging homeowners and excavators to contact 811 before digging, the resolution aims to prevent unintended consequences such as personal injury or death caused by striking underground lines (Whereas clause 3).
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Protection of Services and Environment: The push for safe digging practices helps prevent service interruptions and environmental damage caused by striking utility infrastructure (Whereas clause 3).
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Improved Awareness of Utility Locations: The resolution encourages stakeholders to educate people on having utilities marked with paint or flags so they know exactly where it is safe to dig (Resolved clause 3).
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 High Income Households+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Public Transit+1
- 4/15/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1789-1790; text: CR S1788)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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