Joni Ernst (R-IA)
A resolution designating the week of September 21, 2026, as the "Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week" to recognize the life and legacy of Ray Gaesser, who passed away in a tragic farming accident, and promote farm safety in the honor of Ray Gaesser.
A Republican 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 S5123; text: CR S5076)
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 designates the week of September 21, 2026, as the Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week. It honors the life and legacy of Ray Gaesser, who passed away in a tragic farming accident. The measure recognizes the physical dangers faced by agricultural workers across the United States. It highlights statistics showing that hundreds of agricultural workers die and tens of thousands are injured every year. The resolution also acknowledges the sacrifices made by farming families. Finally, it emphasizes the critical need to promote education and awareness to prevent farm-related accidents.
Yes
- Scored +4
Would farmers be better off under this?
The resolution honors agricultural workers and promotes farm safety education to prevent accidents.
- Scored +3
Does this invest in rural communities?
The resolution designates Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week to promote agricultural safety and awareness.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotion of Farm Safety Education: Under Resolved (2)(C), the Senate recognizes the critical need for the promotion of life-saving education and awareness relating to the prevention of farm-related accidents. This is considered positive because education and awareness on the leading causes of farm-related accidents and accident prevention can save the lives of agricultural workers and prevent tragedies.
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Recognition of Farming Families: Under Resolved (2)(B), the Senate recognizes the sacrifices farming families make to feed, fuel, and clothe the United States and the world. This is a positive acknowledgment of the hard work and dangers faced by those in the agricultural community.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 farmers be better off under this? — The resolution honors agricultural workers and promotes farm safety education to prevent accidents.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution designates Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week to promote agricultural safety and awareness.
- 9/28/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5076)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5076)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
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Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa