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S.Res. 222 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
4 members · Left 1 · Center 1 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Ernst, Joni (R-IA) (Introduced 05/13/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.54 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | — |
| Latest Action | 05/13/2025 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2900) |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (05/13/2025)
This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. It also recognizes the contribution of motorcycles to transportation.
119 SRES 222 ATS: Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month”. U.S. Senate 2025-05-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. III119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 222IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 13, 2025Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Peters, Mr. King, and Mr. Curtis) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONExpressing support for the designation of May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.Whereas, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, motorcycling is a great tradition enjoyed by an estimated 30,000,000 individuals annually in the United States, representing approximately 9 percent of the population;Whereas motorcycles are a valuable component of the transportation mix;Whereas motorcycles are fuel-efficient and decrease congestion while having little impact on the transportation infrastructure of the United States;Whereas the motorcycling community promotes rider safety education, licensing, and motorcycle awareness;Whereas the motorcycling community is committed to decreasing motorcycle crashes through training and safety education, personal responsibility, and increased public awareness;Whereas, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, approximately 87 percent of motorcycles are operated on highways in conjunction with other vehicles;Whereas motorcyclist fatalities occur more frequently than passenger vehicle motorist fatalities;Whereas motorcycle awareness is beneficial to all road users and will help decrease motorcycle crashes; andWhereas the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration promotes Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to encourage riders to be properly licensed, receive training, and wear personal protective equipment, and to remind all riders and motorists to always share the road: Now, therefore, be itThat the Senate—(1)supports the designation of May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month;(2)recognizes the contribution of motorcycles to the transportation mix;(3)encourages motorcycle awareness by all road users;(4)recognizes that motorcyclists have a right to the road and that all motorists should safely share the roadways;(5)encourages rider safety education, training, and proper gear for safe motorcycle operation; and(6)supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 05/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
| 05/13/2025 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2900) |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month". |
| Official Title as Introduced | A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month". |
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Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works
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