Joni Ernst (R-IA)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · 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 S2901; text: CR S2900)
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
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
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 expresses support for designating May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month." It recognizes motorcycles as a valuable and fuel-efficient part of the United States transportation mix. The resolution notes that the motorcycling community focuses on safety through education and training to decrease crashes. It also highlights that motorcyclists face higher fatality rates than passenger vehicle motorists. Finally, the Senate aims to encourage all road users to share the road safely.
Yes
- Scored +1
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The bill notes that motorcycles are fuel-efficient and help decrease congestion.
The opposite
- Scored -1
Would gun owners be better off under this?
This resolution does not pertain to the rights or interests of gun owners.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Safety Awareness: The resolution encourages motorcycle awareness among all road users to help decrease motorcycle crashes (Resolution, Section 3).
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Promotion of Safety Standards: The Senate encourages rider safety education, training, and the use of proper gear for safe motorcycle operation (Resolution, Section 5).
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Roadway Cooperation: The resolution recognizes that motorcyclists have a right to the road and encourages all motorists to safely share the roadways (Resolution, Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text of this resolution.
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 gun owners be better off under this? — This resolution does not pertain to the rights or interests of gun owners.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill notes that motorcycles are fuel-efficient and help decrease congestion.
- 5/13/2025
- 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 S2901; text: CR S2900)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Angus KingIndependent · Maine
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