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HRES 152118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Supporting the goals and ideals of "move over" laws.

Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Nov 18, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 12, 2024

Latest Action

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 100.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 152 from the 118th Congress is a non-binding resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "move over" laws, which generally require drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching stationary emergency vehicles on roadways. The bill does not contain specific legislative text or provisions, and no detailed summary or full text is available. The resolution was placed on the House Calendar but ultimately failed or expired without further action. It falls under the policy area of Transportation and Public Works.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 152 expresses support for "move over" laws but did not advance through the legislative process and contains no enforceable provisions.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution supports the goals and ideals of "move over" laws aimed at protecting emergency responders on roadways.
  • No detailed bill text or summary is available, indicating it is a symbolic or non-binding resolution.
  • The resolution was placed on the House Calendar but failed or expired without further legislative action.
Who Benefits?

['Emergency responders such as police, firefighters, and tow truck operators who rely on "move over" laws for safety.', 'Motorists who may benefit from clearer traffic safety norms.', 'State and local governments that enforce "move over" laws.']

Potential Concerns

["Lack of specific legislative language or enforcement mechanisms limits the resolution's practical impact.", 'No funding or authority changes are proposed, so implementation depends on existing state laws.', 'Failure to pass means no formal congressional endorsement or encouragement for uniform adoption.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and placed on the House Calendar but did not advance to a vote or passage. "Move over" laws are typically state-level traffic safety statutes, and this resolution serves as a symbolic expression of support rather than a federal mandate.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['The resolution may raise public awareness about the importance of "move over" laws even without legal force.', 'It could encourage states to consider strengthening or better enforcing their own "move over" statutes.', 'Symbolic congressional support might influence future legislative efforts or public safety campaigns.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

This resolution lacks detailed legislative text and did not advance beyond placement on the House Calendar, limiting transparency into specific policy proposals or implementation plans. The absence of enforceable provisions and funding details means oversight considerations focus on symbolic support rather than direct government action or resource allocation.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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