Title: Expressing support for the designation of May 2019 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
This resolution (1) expresses support for 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 education and training for safe motorcycle operation, and (6) supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 338 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 338

Expressing support for the designation of May 2019 as Motorcycle Safety 
                            Awareness Month.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 1, 2019

 Mr. Burgess 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 2019 as Motorcycle Safety 
                            Awareness Month.

Whereas motorcycling is a great American tradition enjoyed by an estimated 27 
        million people annually, representing almost 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 education, licensing, and 
        motorcycle awareness;
Whereas the motorcycling community is committed to decreasing motorcycle crashes 
        through training and 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, 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 education and training for safe 
        motorcycle operation; and
            (6) supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness 
        Month.
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