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Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 1 through June 7, 2025, as "National Trailer Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Trailer Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper towing techniques and maintenance.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 1 through June 7, 2025, as ``National Trailer Safety Week'' in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Trailer Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper towing techniques and maintenance.
Summary
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating June 1-7, 2025, as "National Trailer Safety Week" in the United States. The resolution supports the goals of National Trailer Safety Week, which aims to educate motorists about proper towing techniques and trailer maintenance to reduce road injuries and fatalities. The resolution encourages Americans to participate in National Trailer Safety Week events and activities and emphasizes the importance of regular inspection, maintenance, and proper operation of light- and medium-duty trailers. The resolution also calls for strengthened partnerships between industry stakeholders—including suppliers, dealers, and manufacturers—and consumers regarding trailer safety education.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] (R-IN)
3 cosponsors
- Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN)
- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA)
- Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Rudy Yakym’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $48,900
- JAYCO $19,800
- DARYLE DODEN PERSONAL FINANCES $19,800
- KPS CAPITAL PARTNERS LP $13,200
- BRINKLEY RV $13,200
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Rudy Yakym → · Outside spending →
Actions (3)
- Jun 4, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. · house
- Jun 3, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. · house
- Jun 3, 2025 Submitted in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 3, 2025
Mr. Yakym (for himself, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Burchett, and Mr. Pappas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 1 through June 7, 2025, as “National Trailer Safety Week” in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Trailer Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper towing techniques and maintenance.
Whereas “National Trailer Safety Week” was launched to raise awareness about the need for increased education on trailer safety to further reduce injuries and fatalities on the road; Whereas educating end-users is crucial to utilize the connections that dealers and manufacturers have with consumers in order to raise awareness of proper towing techniques and maintenance; Whereas national trailer growth remains high, with 964,000 new light- and medium-duty trailers registered in 2024; and Whereas the National Association of Trailer Manufacturer’s Trailer Safety Week reaches hundreds of thousands of individuals each year, and is the first nationwide traffic safety initiative aimed at addressing safe towing practices for light- and medium-duty trailers: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the designation of “National Trailer Safety Week”; and
(2) expresses strong support for—
(A) the goals and ideals of National Trailer Safety Week;
(B) efforts to increase awareness of the importance of being committed to trailer safety;
(C) educating end-users about proper trailer maintenance and usage;
(D) creating a stronger partnership and alliance between stakeholders of the industry, including suppliers, trailer dealers, and manufacturers, and end- users; and
(E) encouraging the people of the United States to participate in National Trailer Safety Week events and activities, and educate themselves and others on the importance of regularly inspecting, maintaining, and operating light- and medium-duty trailers. <all>
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