Every April is designated "National Safe Digging Month," and this resolution expresses the Senate's support for the public-awareness campaign behind it. It urges homeowners, contractors, and anyone planning to dig to first call 811 — the nationwide "Call Before You Dig" number the FCC established in 2005 — so underground utility lines can be marked before shovels go in the ground. According to the latest industry report, failing to call 811 was the single biggest cause of utility-line damage in 2024, contributing to roughly a quarter of all incidents, with fencing and landscaping jobs topping the list of work involved. Resolutions like this don't carry the force of law, but they aim to raise public awareness around a practical safety step that can prevent service outages, injuries, and even deaths.
Congressional Summary
This resolution expresses support for National Safe Digging Month and encourages all homeowners and excavators to call 811 to find the location of underground utility lines before digging.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Passed Senate
- Action Date
- 2026-04-15
- Date Added
- 2026-04-23
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