S.Res. 356 · 118th Congress · Senate

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.

Active· Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4659-4660)
Introduced
Sep 21, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week. The resolution also expresses support for (1) the communities impacted by the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio; and (2) the actions of first responders who combat releases of hazardous materials across the United States, including the firefighters who responded to the derailment in Ohio.

Action Timeline

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  1. SEP 21, 2023•IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. SEP 21, 2023•IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

    (text: CR S4659-4660)

    4659Yea
    4660Nay
    0NV

Committees

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Sep 21, 2023

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