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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as ``Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month''.
Summary
This resolution expresses Senate support for designating May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month". The resolution recognizes that approximately 30 million Americans participate in motorcycling annually and that motorcycles are a fuel-efficient component of the transportation system. The resolution encourages motorcycle awareness among all road users, promotes rider safety education and training, and supports the use of proper protective equipment. It also recognizes the rights of motorcyclists to safely share the roadways and acknowledges that motorcycle fatalities occur more frequently than passenger vehicle fatalities, with many crashes involving vehicles turning left into the path of motorcycles. The resolution supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to promote rider safety and road awareness.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI)
3 cosponsors
- Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT)
- Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA)
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME)
Actions (2)
- May 19, 2026 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380-2381) · senate
- May 19, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 19, 2026
Mr. Peters (for himself, Ms. Ernst, Mr. King, and Mr. Curtis) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 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, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (referred to in this preamble as “NHTSA”), 46 percent of 2-vehicle crashes involving a motorcycle and another type of vehicle that result in a motorcyclist fatality involve a vehicle turning left into the path of a motorcycle; Whereas motorcycle awareness is critical to ensuring all road users watch out for motorcycles, in order to decrease motorcycle crashes; and Whereas NHTSA 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 2026 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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