Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487; text: CR S8486)
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 the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day. It recognizes traffic incident management responders, such as law enforcement, fire, and rescue personnel, who face serious injury or death from roadside collisions. The Senate notes that move over laws require motorists to move over a lane or slow down when passing emergency activity. This resolution urges various organizations to spread awareness regarding these state laws. It also seeks to educate the public on the dangers associated with not following these laws.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The resolution promotes safety for those working on and near roadsides.
- Scored +2
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Increased adherence to move over laws improves safety for all motorists and responders in high-traffic areas.
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 for Responders: The resolution recognizes that move over laws correlate with a safer environment for traffic incident management responders, including law enforcement, fire and rescue, and EMS.
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Public Awareness and Education: By urging organizations to spread awareness and educate the public on the dangers of not observing move over laws, the resolution aims to reduce the loss of life caused by speeding, impaired, or distracted motorists.
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Protection for Travelers: The text notes that move over laws help create a safer environment for stranded travelers on the roadsides of the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
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 repair or build roads and bridges? — The resolution promotes safety for those working on and near roadsides.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increased adherence to move over laws improves safety for all motorists and responders in high-traffic areas.
- 12/3/2025
- 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 S8487; text: CR S8486)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Deb FischerRepublican · Nebraska