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Rail Safety Week: Reducing Accidents and Fatalities on Tracks

The U.S. Senate supports Rail Safety Week, an initiative aimed at reducing rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. Citizens are encouraged to educate themselves and exercise caution near tracks, directly impacting their safety and well-being.
Key points
Support for Rail Safety Week (September 19-25, 2022) to raise awareness about rail hazards.
Encouraging citizens to participate in events and educate themselves on safe behavior around railroad tracks and crossings.
The goal is to reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities, which in 2021 accounted for 236 deaths and 664 injuries.
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Additional Information
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.
Print number: SRES 798
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Process start date: 2022-09-27
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Rail Safety Week: Reducing Accidents and Fatalities on Tracks

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is SRES 798.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Support for Rail Safety Week (September 19-25, 2022) to raise awareness about rail hazards.
  • Encouraging citizens to participate in events and educate themselves on safe behavior around railroad tracks and crossings.
  • The goal is to reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities, which in 2021 accounted for 236 deaths and 664 injuries.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5112; text: CR S5056-5057)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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