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119-sres-943119th Congress

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.

Sponsored By: Senator Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Passed Senate

Summary

Boost public awareness of 'move over' laws to protect roadside emergency responders. The resolution urges national, State, and regional incident management groups to promote a National Move Over Law Day and educate drivers.

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  • Recognizes law enforcement officers, fire and rescue personnel, emergency medical services, tow truck operators, and transportation workers as traffic incident management responders and notes 36 responders were killed in 2025 in roadside collisions.
  • Calls on drivers to move at least one lane over when emergency or rescue activity is present or, if that is not safe, to slow down and pass with caution. It also notes every State has a move over law linked to safer roads.
  • Urges incident management organizations to spread awareness and promote compliance and notes that the Federal Highway Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration host an annual Crash Responder Safety Week. It also cites a GAO report saying available resources affect States' abilities to raise public awareness of move over laws.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

CT • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2026

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