[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 192 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 192

  Expressing support for the designation of May 2021 as ``Motorcycle 
                       Safety Awareness Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 29, 2021

    Ms. Ernst (for herself and Mr. Peters) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
                           and Transportation

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing support for the designation of May 2021 as ``Motorcycle 
                       Safety Awareness Month''.

Whereas motorcycling is a great United States tradition enjoyed by an estimated 
        30,000,000 people annually, representing approximately 11 percent of the 
        population;
Whereas motorcycles are a valuable component of the transportation mix;
Whereas motorcycles are fuel-efficient and decrease congestion while having 
        little impact on our Nation's transportation infrastructure;
Whereas the motorcycling community promotes rider safety education, licensing, 
        and motorcycle awareness;
Whereas the motorcycling community is committed to decreasing motorcycle crashes 
        through training and safety education, personal responsibility, and 
        increased public awareness;
Whereas approximately 91 percent of motorcycles are operated on highways in 
        conjunction with other vehicles;
Whereas motorcyclist deaths occur more frequently than fatalities in passenger 
        vehicles;
Whereas motorcycle awareness is beneficial to all road users and will help 
        decrease motorcycle accidents; and
Whereas the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration promotes Motorcycle 
        Safety Awareness Month to encourage riders to be properly licensed, 
        receive training, wear personal protective equipment, such as helmets, 
        jackets, boots, and gloves, and to remind all riders and motorists to 
        always share the road: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the designation of May 2021 as ``Motorcycle 
        Safety Awareness Month'';
            (2) recognizes the contribution of motorcycles to the 
        transportation mix;
            (3) encourages motorcycle awareness by all road users;
            (4) recognizes that motorcyclists have a right to the road 
        and that all motorists should safely share the roadways;
            (5) encourages rider safety education, training, and proper 
        gear for safe motorcycle operation; and
            (6) supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness 
        Month.
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