A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2022, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.
SRES 798 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating September 19-25, 2022, as "Rail Safety Week" in the U.S. It expresses support for raising public awareness about rail safety, specifically to reduce accidents, fatalities, and injuries at railroad crossings and around tracks. The resolution encourages the public to participate in safety activities and educate themselves on safe behavior near trains and tracks, referencing efforts led by organizations like Operation Lifesaver. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves as a non-binding call to action for broader safety awareness.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2022
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Sep 2022
House Passage
President
Introduced Sep 27, 2022
Last action Sep 27, 2022
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Sep 27, 2022
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5112; text: CR S5056-5057)
upper
Sep 27, 2022
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5112; text: CR S5056-5057)
upper
Sep 27, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Maria Cantwell
DDemocratic
Co
Deb Fischer
RRepublican
Co
Gary C. Peters
DDemocratic
Co
Roger F. Wicker
RRepublican
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