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 S1789-1790; text: CR S1788)
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 risks associated with failing to locate underground utility lines like gas, electric, and water before digging. The text notes that failing to notify 811 centers is a top cause of damage, which can lead to service interruptions, injury, or death. To prevent these issues, the resolution encourages homeowners and excavators to contact 811 before starting any excavation activities. Additionally, it calls on damage prevention stakeholders to educate the public on having buried utilities marked with paint or flags.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The resolution aims to prevent environmental damage caused by striking underground utility lines.
- Scored +1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Encouraging safe digging through 811 protects all households from potential service interruptions or accidents.
- Scored +1
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The promotion of safe digging protects homeowners from potential damage to utility lines.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Public Safety: By encouraging homeowners and excavators to contact 811 before digging, the resolution aims to prevent unintended consequences such as personal injury or death caused by striking underground lines (Whereas clause 3).
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Protection of Services and Environment: The push for safe digging practices helps prevent service interruptions and environmental damage caused by striking utility infrastructure (Whereas clause 3).
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Improved Awareness of Utility Locations: The resolution encourages stakeholders to educate people on having utilities marked with paint or flags so they know exactly where it is safe to dig (Resolved clause 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would high-income households be better off under this? — The promotion of safe digging protects homeowners from potential damage to utility lines. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Encouraging safe digging through 811 protects all households from potential service interruptions or accidents. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The promotion of safe digging protects homeowners from potential damage to utility lines. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Protecting underground utility infrastructure helps ensure the reliability of essential services in populated areas. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Protecting underground utility infrastructure helps ensure the reliability of essential services in populated areas.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution aims to prevent environmental damage caused by striking underground utility lines. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — Promoting safe digging protects the integrity of underground utility services including those that support public transit infrastructure.
- 4/15/2026
- 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 S1789-1790; text: CR S1788)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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