Deb Fischer (R-NE)
A resolution designating September 2026 as "School Bus Safety Month".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic 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 S5299; text: CR S5271-5272)
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 bill officially designates September 2026 as School Bus Safety Month. It highlights the massive scale of school bus transportation in the United States, noting that 26,000,000 K-12 students ride a school bus daily. The text recognizes the public service and safety campaigns provided by the Child Safety Network and other safety partners. It draws attention to the dangers students face when motorists illegally pass stopped school buses. The resolution also honors school bus operators and transportation professionals for their dedication to student safety and security. Ultimately, the Senate resolves to establish this special designation to encourage safer driving behaviors and awareness.
Yes
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution designates School Bus Safety Month to promote safety campaigns and free resources aimed at safeguarding children riding school buses.
- Scored +3
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution highlights safety countermeasures and educational resources aimed at protecting K-12 students during school bus transport.
- Scored +2
Does this put more money into public schools?
The resolution promotes school bus safety education and awareness resources for K-12 students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Designating September 2026 as School Bus Safety Month allows broadcast, digital media, and social networking industries to share public service announcements that provide free resources to safeguard children, as outlined in the preamble.
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The resolution provides an opportunity for the Senate and the people of the United States to recognize and thank school bus operators and professionals focused on school bus safety and security, according to the final paragraph of the text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- 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 children be better off under this? — The resolution designates School Bus Safety Month to promote safety campaigns and free resources aimed at safeguarding children riding school buses. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution highlights safety countermeasures and educational resources aimed at protecting K-12 students during school bus transport.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The resolution promotes school bus safety education and awareness resources for K-12 students.
- 9/30/2026
- 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 S5299; text: CR S5271-5272)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan