Todd Young (R-IN)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459; text: CR S2458-2459)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
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The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. It highlights the dangers of underground utility infrastructure being damaged by digging without locating lines first. The text notes that such damage can cause service interruptions, environmental damage, personal injury, and death. It highlights the "811" nationwide "One Call" number used to obtain information on underground utility lines. Finally, the resolution encourages homeowners, excavators, and damage prevention stakeholders to promote safe digging practices.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Promoting safe digging helps avoid unintended environmental damage from utility strikes.
- Scored +2
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
Promoting safe digging helps prevent service interruptions for consumers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Safety Awareness: The resolution encourages all homeowners and excavators to contact 811 before digging, which can help prevent personal injury or death caused by striking buried utility lines (Resolution, Section 2).
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Protection of Services and Environment: By encouraging the use of the 811 system to locate lines, the resolution seeks to avoid unintended consequences like service interruptions and environmental damage (Resolution, Section 2 and 3; Whereas clauses).
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Clearer Excavation Projects: The resolution encourages stakeholders to help educate people on having the approximate location of buried utilities marked with paint or flags before digging (Resolution, Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Promoting safe digging helps avoid unintended environmental damage from utility strikes.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Promoting safe digging helps prevent service interruptions for consumers.
- 4/7/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459; text: CR S2458-2459)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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