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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 740 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 740
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as ``Motorcycle
Safety Awareness Month''.
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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
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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.
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