CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Gary Peters (D-MI)

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".

S.Res. 740 · Senate resolution Transportation and Public Works

A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican 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 S2381; text: CR S2380-2381)

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. 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 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month." It recognizes motorcycles as a valuable and fuel-efficient part of the United States transportation mix. The resolution highlights the importance of rider safety education, training, and the use of personal protective equipment. It also aims to increase awareness among all road users to decrease crashes. Finally, it emphasizes that motorists should safely share the roadways with motorcyclists.

Yes

  • Scored +1

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    The bill notes that motorcycles are fuel-efficient and decrease congestion.

  • Scored +1

    Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?

    The bill recognizes motorcycles as a valuable part of the transportation mix that has little impact on infrastructure.

  • Scored +1

    Would men be better off under this?

    The resolution promotes safety and awareness for the large population of motorcycle riders.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.