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HRES-798House2025-10-08Transportation and Public Works

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.

YourVoice.Now Summary

This resolution supports designating September 15–21, 2025, as Rail Safety Week, aiming to reduce incidents at highway-railroad crossings and along railroad tracks. In 2024, there were 2,260 crossing incidents nationwide, resulting in 260 deaths and 762 injuries — and 97% of all rail-related fatalities involved crossings or trespassing. The resolution encourages the public to be more cautious around tracks and trains and recognizes the work of Operation Lifesaver in promoting rail safety education.

Congressional Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week. It also encourages the people of the United States to educate themselves and others on how to be safe around railroad tracks and grade crossings.

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
House
Status
summarized
Action
Introduced in House
Action Date
2025-10-08
Date Added
2026-04-06