Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.
A Democratic resolution with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution expresses the sense of the Senate regarding the goal of reducing traffic fatalities to zero by the year 2050. The resolution aims to advance policies that would end roadway deaths and calls for cooperation between Congress and the Department of Transportation to achieve this target. It specifically asks the Department of Transportation to implement proven countermeasures and interventions to prioritize safety. Additionally, the resolution supports addressing safety disparities and improving the tracking of traffic crash data. It recognizes the necessity of a safe system approach to improve mobility and access. Finally, it encourages the use of the term "crash" instead of "accident" across federal agencies.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The resolution highlights the high percentage of fatalities occurring on rural roads.
- Scored +4
Would children be better off under this?
Reducing traffic fatalities provides a safer environment for children who are at risk of roadway deaths.
- Scored +4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The goal of zero fatalities reduces the risk for people ages 1 to 54 who are frequently impacted by crashes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction in fatalities and injuries: The Senate commits to advancing policies intended to end roadway fatalities by 2550 (Section 1).
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Improved safety through data: The resolution calls for the Department of Transportation to improve the gathering and tracking of traffic crash data to help drive safety improvements (Section 4).
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Implementation of safety measures: The Department of Transportation is called upon to implement proven countermeasures and interventions to prioritize transportation safety (Section 5).
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Increased mobility and access: The resolution recognizes that a safe system approach can improve access, safety, and mobility (Section 6).
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Addressing safety inequalities: The resolution supports efforts to address disparities related to transportation safety (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided 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 people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the high percentage of fatalities occurring on rural roads. Would children be better off under this? — Reducing traffic fatalities provides a safer environment for children who are at risk of roadway deaths. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution addresses the higher injury risks women face in various types of crashes. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The goal of zero fatalities reduces the risk for people ages 1 to 54 who are frequently impacted by crashes. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Addressing safety disparities aims to improve outcomes for all demographics. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Addressing safety disparities aims to improve outcomes for all demographics. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Addressing safety disparities aims to improve outcomes for all demographics. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Reducing crash-related injury costs can mitigate economic burdens on households. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Addressing safety disparities aims to improve outcomes for all demographics. Would white Americans be better off under this? — Addressing safety disparities aims to improve outcomes for all demographics.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The resolution calls for the implementation of proven countermeasures and interventions to prioritize transportation safety.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution calls for improved data gathering and tracking of traffic crashes to drive safety improvements.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution supports efforts to address disparities related to transportation safety.
- 6/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
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