Janice Schakowsky (D-IL)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.
A Democratic resolution with 12 Democratic cosponsors · See all 12 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the reduction of traffic fatalities. The House commits to advancing policies intended to end roadway fatalities by the year 2050. It calls for cooperation between Congress and the Department of Transportation to reach this goal. Additionally, the resolution seeks to improve data gathering and the implementation of proven safety interventions. Finally, it promotes a safe system approach to improve access, safety, and mobility.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution aims to reduce traffic fatalities which are a leading cause of death for young people.
- Scored +3
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The resolution targets the reduction of crashes which disproportionately affect younger demographics.
- Scored +3
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution aims to reduce traffic fatalities, noting that women sustain higher injury risks in many crash types.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ending Roadway Fatalities: The resolution commits to advancing policies aimed at ending roadway fatalities by 2050 (Section 1).
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Addressing Safety Disparities: There is support for efforts to address disparities related to transportation safety (Section 3).
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Improved Data Tracking: The Department of Transportation is called upon to improve the gathering and tracking of traffic crashes and other safety issues (Section 4).
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Implementation of Safety Measures: The Department of Transportation is encouraged to implement proven countermeasures and interventions to prioritize safety (Section 5).
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Increased Access and Mobility: The resolution recognizes a need for a safe system approach to improve access, safety, and mobility (Section 6).
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Standardized Terminology: The resolution supports using the term "crash" instead of "accident" to describe traffic incidents (Section 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution aims to reduce traffic fatalities which are a leading cause of death for young people. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution notes that a high percentage of fatalities occur on rural roads and seeks to improve safety there. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution aims to reduce traffic fatalities, noting that women sustain higher injury risks in many crash types. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution targets the reduction of crashes which disproportionately affect younger demographics. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution supports addressing safety disparities in transportation.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The resolution calls for the implementation of proven countermeasures and infrastructure improvements to prioritize safety.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution calls for improved data gathering and tracking of traffic crashes by the Department of Transportation.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution supports efforts to address disparities related to transportation safety.
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
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