A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2892)
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AI Government Intelligence™Senate Resolution 656 from the 118th Congress is a non-binding resolution that expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. The resolution was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It does not contain substantive legislative text or provisions, and no official summary or full bill text is available. The resolution aims to raise awareness about safe digging practices to prevent damage to underground infrastructure.
S.Res. 656 is a Senate resolution supporting National Safe Digging Month, intended to promote awareness of safe excavation practices, but it contains no enforceable provisions and has expired without further action.
- The resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
- It was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on April 18, 2024.
- The resolution has no legislative text or summary available and is categorized under Science, Technology, and Communications policy area.
- The resolution status is marked as Failed / Expired, indicating it did not advance further.
['Utility companies and underground infrastructure operators', 'Construction and excavation industries', 'Public safety organizations', 'General public potentially affected by safe digging practices']
['As a non-binding resolution, it does not create enforceable obligations or funding mechanisms.', 'Lack of detailed provisions may limit measurable impact or implementation guidance.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are specified.']
The resolution was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It aligns with ongoing efforts to promote public safety and infrastructure protection but did not advance beyond committee referral and ultimately expired.
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['Increased public and industry awareness about safe digging could reduce accidental damage to underground utilities.', 'Potentially improved coordination among stakeholders involved in excavation and infrastructure maintenance.']
The resolution lacks substantive legislative text and does not impose binding requirements, limiting transparency concerns related to implementation or enforcement. The absence of a full bill text and official summary restricts detailed analysis. Its failure to advance past committee referral indicates limited legislative momentum.
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