A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 15 through April 19, 2024, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2520)
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AI Government Intelligence™Senate Resolution 613 is a non-binding resolution from the 118th Congress that supports designating the week of April 15 through April 19, 2024, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week." The resolution aims to raise public awareness about safety in highway and road construction zones. It was introduced and agreed to in the Senate by unanimous consent without amendments or additional text. The resolution falls under the policy area of Transportation and Public Works and does not include legislative provisions or funding mechanisms.
S.Res. 613 officially recognizes a week in April 2024 to promote awareness of work zone safety, passed unanimously in the Senate but contains no enforceable provisions or funding.
- Designates April 15-19, 2024, as National Work Zone Awareness Week.
- Passed in the Senate by unanimous consent without amendments.
- Falls under the Transportation and Public Works policy area.
- The resolution is symbolic and does not create binding legal obligations or allocate funding.
- The resolution status is listed as Failed / Expired, indicating it did not become law.
['Drivers and pedestrians who travel through work zones', 'Construction and transportation workers operating in work zones', 'Federal and state transportation agencies involved in road safety', 'Public safety organizations focused on traffic and highway safety']
['As a non-binding resolution, it does not provide funding or enforceable safety measures.', 'No specific implementation or oversight mechanisms are included.', 'The resolution’s impact depends on voluntary actions by agencies and organizations.', 'The designation may have limited practical effect without accompanying legislative or regulatory action.']
The resolution was introduced and passed in the Senate during the 118th Congress as a symbolic gesture to promote awareness of work zone safety. It was agreed to without amendment or opposition, reflecting bipartisan consensus on the importance of work zone safety awareness. However, the resolution did not advance to become law and is recorded as Failed / Expired, indicating it did not pass both chambers or receive further legislative action.
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['May increase public and worker awareness of safety in work zones, potentially reducing accidents during the designated week.', 'Could encourage transportation agencies and safety organizations to conduct outreach or educational campaigns.', 'Might serve as a foundation for future legislative efforts focused on work zone safety.']
The resolution is symbolic and does not include funding, enforcement, or detailed policy measures. Transparency considerations focus on the lack of legislative provisions and the resolution’s status as Failed / Expired, indicating no further action was taken to codify or implement the awareness week. Stakeholders should note that such resolutions rely on voluntary compliance and awareness efforts rather than mandated programs.
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