# 119-hres-798: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, 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-798, Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, 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 in_committee (as of 2026-10-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-798
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, 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: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-10-08
- 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

This bill would designate the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025 as **Rail Safety Week**. It encourages public education, community events, and safety actions to cut highway-rail grade crossing incidents, injuries, and deaths. - Families and road users: Encourages motorists and pedestrians to take added caution near tracks. It cites about 2,260 incidents and 260 deaths in 2024. - Communities and educators: Urges participation in week events and year-round outreach. It highlights Operation Lifesaver as the main public education program with broad bipartisan support. - Rail industry and safety efforts: Recognizes industry maintenance, technology investment, and government collaboration. It notes 52% of crossing incidents and 68% of fatal crossing incidents occurred at gated crossings in 2024. - International coordination: Notes the United States, Canada, and Mexico will observe Rail Safety Week together to boost cross-border awareness.

## 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-798 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/798)

## 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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-798 (as of 2026-10-11).