# 119-hres-1605: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 27, 2026, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries.

119-hres-1605, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 27, 2026, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL); status introduced (as of 2026-10-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1605
- As of: 2026-10-11
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1605
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 27, 2026, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-01
- Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-11

## Summary

**Designate a national Rail Safety Week (Sept 21–27, 2026) to boost public awareness and reduce highway-rail incidents.** The resolution would express strong support for the week's goals and encourage Americans to take part in local events and safety education. It would highlight Operation Lifesaver and industry safety campaigns and technology investments, note that Rail Safety Week is observed with Canada and Mexico, and cite 2025 figures of about 2,274 highway-rail crossing incidents, 285 deaths, 768 injuries, with highway-rail grade crossing and trespassing accounting for roughly 98 percent of rail-related fatalities.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- 119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

## Sources
- [119-hres-1605 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1605)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9497)
- [119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10421)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1605 (as of 2026-10-11).