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Rail Safety Week 2025: Reducing Incidents at Crossings

The House of Representatives supports designating September 15-21, 2025, as Rail Safety Week. This initiative aims to raise public awareness and educate citizens on safe behavior around railroad tracks and crossings, ultimately reducing incidents, injuries, and fatalities. Citizens are encouraged to participate in events and educate themselves on rail safety.
Key points
Support for Rail Safety Week (September 15-21, 2025) aims to improve safety at and around highway-rail grade crossings.
Citizens are encouraged to participate in events and educate themselves on safe behavior near tracks to reduce accident risks.
The initiative seeks to decrease the number of incidents, injuries, and fatalities related to highway-rail grade crossings, which accounted for 97% of all rail-related fatalities in 2024.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_798
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Process start date: 2025-10-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, 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 119_HRES_798.

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 2025-10-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Support for Rail Safety Week (September 15-21, 2025) aims to improve safety at and around highway-rail grade crossings.
  • Citizens are encouraged to participate in events and educate themselves on safe behavior near tracks to reduce accident risks.
  • The initiative seeks to decrease the number of incidents, injuries, and fatalities related to highway-rail grade crossings, which accounted for 97% of all rail-related fatalities in 2024.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-22.

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Transport Security