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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".

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2026-05-19
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Gary C. Peters
Gary C. Peters
Democrat · MI · Senator
Votes with party: 81.5% (840 recorded votes)

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380-2381)

2026-05-19

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. It also recognizes the contribution of motorcycles to transportation.

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Transportation and Public Works

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 740 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 740 Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as ``Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 19, 2026 Mr. Peters (for himself, Ms. Ernst, Mr. King, and Mr. Curtis) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as ``Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month''. Whereas, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, motorcycling is a great tradition enjoyed by an estimated 30,000,000 individuals annually in the United States, representing approximately 9 percent of the population; Whereas motorcycles are a valuable component of the transportation mix; Whereas motorcycles are fuel-efficient and decrease congestion while having little impact on the transportation infrastructure of the United States; Whereas the motorcycling community promotes rider safety education, licensing, and motorcycle awareness; Whereas the motorcycling community is committed to decreasing motorcycle crashes through training and safety education, personal responsibility, and increased public awareness; Whereas, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, approximately 87 percent of motorcycles are operated on highways in conjunction with other vehicles; Whereas motorcyclist fatalities occur more frequently than passenger vehicle motorist fatalities; Whereas, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (referred to in this preamble as ``NHTSA''), 46 percent of 2-vehicle crashes involving a motorcycle and another type of vehicle that result in a motorcyclist fatality involve a vehicle turning left into the path of a motorcycle; Whereas motorcycle awareness is critical to ensuring all road users watch out for motorcycles, in order to decrease motorcycle crashes; and Whereas NHTSA promotes Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to encourage riders to be properly licensed, receive training, and wear personal protective equipment, and to remind all riders and motorists to always share the road: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) supports the designation of May 2026 as ``Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month''; (2) recognizes the contribution of motorcycles to the transportation mix; (3) encourages motorcycle awareness by all road users; (4) recognizes that motorcyclists have a right to the road and that all motorists should safely share the roadways; (5) encourages rider safety education, training, and proper gear for safe motorcycle operation; and (6) supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. <all>
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