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.
Sponsored By: Representative Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
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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.
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Sponsor
Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
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