Bill · S.Res. 916· Senate(119-SRES-916)
A resolution designating the week of September 21, 2026, as the "Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week" to recognize the life and legacy of Ray Gaesser, who passed away in a tragic farming accident, and promote farm safety in the honor of Ray Gaesser.
- Introduced
- 9/28/2026
- Last activity
- 9/28/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5076)
- Sponsored by
- Joni Ernst
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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 designates the week of September 21, 2026, as the Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week. It honors the life and legacy of Ray Gaesser, who passed away in a tragic farming accident. The measure recognizes the physical dangers faced by agricultural workers across the United States. It highlights statistics showing that hundreds of agricultural workers die and tens of thousands are injured every year. The resolution also acknowledges the sacrifices made by farming families. Finally, it emphasizes the critical need to promote education and awareness to prevent farm-related accidents.
Yes
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The resolution honors agricultural workers and promotes farm safety education to prevent accidents.
Does this invest in rural communities?+3
The resolution designates Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week to promote agricultural safety and awareness.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotion of Farm Safety Education: Under Resolved (2)(C), the Senate recognizes the critical need for the promotion of life-saving education and awareness relating to the prevention of farm-related accidents. This is considered positive because education and awareness on the leading causes of farm-related accidents and accident prevention can save the lives of agricultural workers and prevent tragedies.
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Recognition of Farming Families: Under Resolved (2)(B), the Senate recognizes the sacrifices farming families make to feed, fuel, and clothe the United States and the world. This is a positive acknowledgment of the hard work and dangers faced by those in the agricultural community.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any 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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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- 9/28/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5076)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5076)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa