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Supporting Rail Safety Week to Reduce Accidents, Fatalities, and Hazardous Material Risks

The US Senate supports the designation of Rail Safety Week (September 23-29, 2024) to significantly reduce accidents, fatalities, and injuries at highway-rail crossings and along tracks. Citizens are encouraged to participate in safety education to lower the risk of collisions, especially since most fatal incidents occur at crossings or due to trespassing. The resolution also backs efforts to improve the safe transport of hazardous materials and enhance rail worker safety.
Key points
Focus on Public Safety: The resolution promotes awareness to reduce the high number of deaths and injuries resulting from collisions at rail crossings and trespassing incidents.
Hazardous Materials Transport: It supports measures to improve the safe movement of dangerous goods by rail, addressing community concerns highlighted by recent derailments.
Infrastructure Funding Acknowledged: The resolution recognizes the ongoing $3 billion federal program dedicated to eliminating dangerous rail crossings nationwide.
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Print number: 118_SRES_864
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2024, as "Rail Safety Week" and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, injuries, and 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_864.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Focus on Public Safety: The resolution promotes awareness to reduce the high number of deaths and injuries resulting from collisions at rail crossings and trespassing incidents.
  • Hazardous Materials Transport: It supports measures to improve the safe movement of dangerous goods by rail, addressing community concerns highlighted by recent derailments.
  • Infrastructure Funding Acknowledged: The resolution recognizes the ongoing $3 billion federal program dedicated to eliminating dangerous rail crossings nationwide.
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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