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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".

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Introduced:
May 13, 2025
Policy Area:
Transportation and Public Works

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May 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)

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Introduced in Senate - May 13, 2025 00
<p>This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. It also recognizes the contribution of motorcycles to transportation.</p>

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2900)
Type: Floor | Source: Senate
May 13, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Type: Floor | Source: Library of Congress | Code: 17000
May 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Type: IntroReferral | Source: Library of Congress | Code: 10000
May 13, 2025

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Commemorative events and holidays Motor vehicles Transportation and Public Works (Policy Area) Transportation safety and security

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Agreed to Senate

May 13, 2025

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Length: 2,685 characters Version: Agreed to Senate Version Date: May 13, 2025 Last Updated: Nov 20, 2025 6:37 AM
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 222 Agreed to Senate

(ATS) ]

<DOC>

119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 222

Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as ``Motorcycle
Safety Awareness Month''.

_______________________________________________________________________

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 13, 2025

Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Peters, Mr. King, and Mr. Curtis) submitted
the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

_______________________________________________________________________

RESOLUTION

Expressing 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; and
Whereas 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 it
Resolved, That 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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