[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1179 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1179

Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as Motorcycle Safety 
                            Awareness Month.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 29, 2024

Mr. Walberg (for himself, Mr. Balderson, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Norcross, and 
 Mr. Van Orden) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
         to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as Motorcycle Safety 
                            Awareness Month.

Whereas motorcycling is a great American tradition enjoyed by an estimated 30 
        million people annually, representing approximately 9 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 87 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, and to remind all 
        riders and motorists to always share the road: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of 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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