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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".
Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as ``Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month''.
Summary
This Senate resolution expresses support for designating May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" and recognizes the contribution of motorcycles to the transportation system. The resolution encourages motorcycle safety awareness among all road users and supports rider safety education, training, and the use of proper protective gear. It recognizes that approximately 30 million Americans ride motorcycles annually and acknowledges that motorcyclists have a right to share the road safely with other motorists. The resolution affirms the goals of promoting proper licensing, training, and awareness to decrease motorcycle crashes and fatalities.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA)
3 cosponsors
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Top reported contributors to Joni Ernst’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $57,653
- CAPITAL GROUP $40,000
- SOROBAN CAPITAL $13,200
- CAPITAL GROUP COMPANIES $7,500
- GOOGLE $6,800
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Actions (3)
- 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) · 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.
- May 13, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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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. <all>
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