Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 27, 2026, as “Rail Safety Week” in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.Res. 1605, introduced by Representative Frederica Wilson, expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating the week of September 21-27, 2026, as "Rail Safety Week." The resolution aims to raise awareness about highway-rail grade crossing safety and to support efforts to reduce related incidents, fatalities, and injuries. It also encourages the public to learn about and practice safety around railroad tracks and crossings.
This resolution is primarily symbolic and does not create new laws or regulations. It seeks to highlight the importance of rail safety, particularly at highway-rail grade crossings, where a significant percentage of rail-related fatalities occur. The resolution mentions that in 2025, there were 2,274 highway-grade crossing incidents, resulting in 285 deaths and 768 injuries.
The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As a resolution, its next steps involve consideration by the committee, and if approved, it could be brought to the House floor for a vote. If passed by the House, it would not require Senate approval or the President's signature to be enacted, as it is a statement of the House's position.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1605 do?
- H.Res. 1605, introduced by Representative Frederica Wilson, expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating the week of September 21-27, 2026, as "Rail Safety Week." The resolution aims to raise awareness about highway-rail grade crossing safety and to support efforts to reduce related incidents, fatalities, and injuries. It also encourages the public to learn about and practice safety around railroad tracks and crossings. This resolution is primarily symbolic and does not create new laws or regulations. It seeks to highlight the importance of rail safety, particularly at highway-rail grade crossings, where a significant percentage of rail-related fatalities occur. The resolution mentions that in 2025, there were 2,274 highway-grade crossing incidents, resulting in 285 deaths and 768 injuries. The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As a resolution, its next steps involve consideration by the committee, and if approved, it could be brought to the House floor for a vote. If passed by the House, it would not require Senate approval or the President's signature to be enacted, as it is a statement of the House's position.
- Has H.Res. 1605 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.Res. 1605 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1605?
- H.Res. 1605 was sponsored by Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL24] (Democrat-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1605?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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