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Rail Safety Week: Reducing Accidents at Crossings

The House of Representatives supports Rail Safety Week, an initiative aimed at increasing awareness and reducing accidents at railway crossings. Citizens are encouraged to educate themselves on safe behavior near tracks, which can directly impact their safety and lives.
Key points
Support for Rail Safety Week (September 18-24, 2023) to reduce crossing-related incidents.
Encouraging citizens to participate in events and educate themselves on safety around railroad tracks and crossings.
Highlighting that most rail-related fatalities in 2022 involved highway-rail grade crossings and trespassing.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_698
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Process start date: 2023-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 18 through September 24, 2023, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_698.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Support for Rail Safety Week (September 18-24, 2023) to reduce crossing-related incidents.
  • Encouraging citizens to participate in events and educate themselves on safety around railroad tracks and crossings.
  • Highlighting that most rail-related fatalities in 2022 involved highway-rail grade crossings and trespassing.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

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 Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Transport Security