Bill · S.Res. 944· Senate(119-SRES-944)
A resolution designating September 2026 as "School Bus Safety Month".
- Introduced
- 9/30/2026
- Last activity
- 9/30/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271-5272)
- Sponsored by
- Deb Fischer
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- 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 bill officially designates September 2026 as School Bus Safety Month. It highlights the massive scale of school bus transportation in the United States, noting that 26,000,000 K-12 students ride a school bus daily. The text recognizes the public service and safety campaigns provided by the Child Safety Network and other safety partners. It draws attention to the dangers students face when motorists illegally pass stopped school buses. The resolution also honors school bus operators and transportation professionals for their dedication to student safety and security. Ultimately, the Senate resolves to establish this special designation to encourage safer driving behaviors and awareness.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution designates School Bus Safety Month to promote safety campaigns and free resources aimed at safeguarding children riding school buses.
Would students be better off under this?+3
The resolution highlights safety countermeasures and educational resources aimed at protecting K-12 students during school bus transport.
Does this put more money into public schools?+2
The resolution promotes school bus safety education and awareness resources for K-12 students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Designating September 2026 as School Bus Safety Month allows broadcast, digital media, and social networking industries to share public service announcements that provide free resources to safeguard children, as outlined in the preamble.
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The resolution provides an opportunity for the Senate and the people of the United States to recognize and thank school bus operators and professionals focused on school bus safety and security, according to the final paragraph of the text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- 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
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 Children+3Good For Students+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2
- 9/30/2026
- 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 S5299; text: CR S5271-5272)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan