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Support for Rail Safety Week: Reducing Accidents, Derailments, and Fatalities.

The US Senate expresses support for Rail Safety Week, aiming to reduce incidents, fatalities, and injuries at highway-rail crossings and prevent derailments. Citizens are encouraged to participate in safety education to mitigate risks, as crossing and trespassing incidents accounted for 94% of all rail-related fatalities in 2022. The resolution also emphasizes improving the safe transportation of hazardous materials, which directly impacts the safety of communities near rail lines.
Key points
Public Safety Focus: Encourages increased caution and education for motorists and pedestrians to reduce collisions and trespassing incidents near railroad tracks.
Infrastructure Funding Support: Supports the use of $3 billion in federal funds allocated for the elimination of dangerous highway-rail grade crossings in local communities.
Hazardous Materials Transport: Highlights the need for improved safety protocols regarding the transportation of dangerous goods following recent high-profile derailments.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_356
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Process start date: 2023-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution 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 Rail Safety Week to reduce highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries, reduce derailments, improve the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail, and prevent rail worker fatalities.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_356.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public Safety Focus: Encourages increased caution and education for motorists and pedestrians to reduce collisions and trespassing incidents near railroad tracks.
  • Infrastructure Funding Support: Supports the use of $3 billion in federal funds allocated for the elimination of dangerous highway-rail grade crossings in local communities.
  • Hazardous Materials Transport: Highlights the need for improved safety protocols regarding the transportation of dangerous goods following recent high-profile derailments.
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 Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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