HRES1349Referred to Committee

Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 31 through June 6, 2026, as "Our Roads, Our Safety Week".

Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both

Signed into Law

119th

Congress

2026-06-08

Introduced

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Type

Sponsor

David J. Taylor

Republican · OH · Representative

Votes with party: 97.5% (642 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (8)

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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2026-06-08

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Committee Activity

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House Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureReferred To · 2026-06-08

Plain-English Summary

The proposal designates the week of May 31 through June 6, 2026, as "Our Roads, Our Safety Week" to raise awareness about road safety and encourage public attention to transportation infrastructure issues. This symbolic designation aims to highlight the importance of safe roads and driving practices for all Americans who use the nation's highways and streets. The measure has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration.

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Subjects

Transportation and Public Works

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1349 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1349 Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 31 through June 6, 2026, as ``Our Roads, Our Safety Week''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 8, 2026 Mr. Taylor (for himself, Mr. Figures, Mr. Bost, Ms. Titus, Ms. Hageman, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Shreve, Mr. McDowell, and Mrs. Miller of Illinois) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 31 through June 6, 2026, as ``Our Roads, Our Safety Week''. Whereas the movement of goods and people is the backbone of the United States economy, with commercial motor vehicles transporting billions of tons of freight annually; Whereas road safety is a shared responsibility involving passenger vehicle drivers, truck drivers, bus drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians sharing the road; Whereas, every year, thousands of lives are lost in crashes involving large trucks and buses, many of which are preventable through increased awareness and better driving practices; Whereas the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration developed ``Our Roads, Our Safety'', a national safety campaign to encourage road users to share the road safely with large trucks and buses; Whereas the ``Our Roads, Our Safety'' campaign-- (1) supports the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's mission of reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses; and (2) educates all drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians on the importance of sharing the road; Whereas public awareness of the unique safety challenges faced by commercial vehicles, including large blind spots, long stopping distances, and wide turns, is essential to reducing traffic fatalities; and Whereas ``Our Roads, Our Safety Week'' serves as a call to action for Federal, State, and local partners to collaborate on initiatives that protect every individual on our nation's roadways: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the designation of an ``Our Roads, Our Safety Week''; (2) recognizes the vital role that commercial motor vehicle drivers play in our daily lives and the importance of ensuring their safety and the safety of those who share the road with them; (3) encourages the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to continue their outreach and education efforts; and (4) urges all road users to learn the ``Rules of the Road'' for sharing space with large trucks and buses to ensure that everyone reaches their destination safely. <all>

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