Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Subjects: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:  <p>This resolution (1) expresses support for the designation of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month; (2) recognizes the contribution of motorcycles to transportation; (3) encourages motorcycle awareness; (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; and (6) supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.</p>

<html><body><pre>[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 384 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 384

Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as Motorcycle Safety 
                            Awareness Month.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 10, 2023

 Mr. Burgess (for himself, Ms. Brownley, Ms. Craig, Mr. Norcross, Mr. 
Pappas, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Balderson, Mr. Banks, Mr. Bost, Mr. Curtis, Mr. 
   Gosar, Mr. Grothman, Mr. Harris, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. 
 Johnson of Louisiana, Mr. Lamborn, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mr. Norman, Mr. 
  Stauber, Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Mr. Walberg, Mr. Waltz, Ms. 
  Stevens, and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina) 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 2023 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 crashes; 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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