# 117-sres-798: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2022, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.

117-sres-798, A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2022, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA); status Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5112; text: CR S5056-5057) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-sres-798
- Congress: 117
- Title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2022, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.
- Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5112; text: CR S5056-5057)
- Introduced: 2022-09-27
- Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2022, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS), 2022-09-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), 2022-09-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE), 2022-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-sres-798 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-resolution/798)

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- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
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- [117-sres-621: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Orrin G. Hatch.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-621)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-798 (as of 2026-10-15).