S.Res. 130Senate118th Congress (2023-2025)Passed Congress

A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 17 to April 21, 2023, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week".

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The Senate resolution asks Congress to support naming the week of April 17‑21, 2023 as “National Work Zone Awareness Week.” It urges the public to learn about work‑zone safety and to follow safe driving practices in work zones, and it encourages agencies and road owners to use safety technologies. The measure mainly affects drivers, road‑construction workers, and transportation officials.

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Supports designating April 17‑21, 2023 as National Work Zone Awareness Week
Encourages individuals to educate themselves on work‑zone safety and follow safe driving habits such as avoiding distractions, obeying flaggers and signs, and slowing down in work zones
Urges infrastructure owners and operators to deploy work‑zone protections and technologies like the Work Zone Data Exchange
Affirms the goal of raising awareness for worker and driver safety in work zones

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S989; text: CR S1004)

March 28, 2023

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S989; text: CR S1004)

March 28, 2023

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Sen. Lisa MurkowskiR-AK · Mar 28, 2023

Mr. President, I want to take a few minutes to recognize the life of an extraordinary Alaska Native leader Oliver Aveogan Leavitt, who died January 9, 2023, at the age of 79. With the passing of…

Mr. President, I want to take a few minutes to recognize the life of an extraordinary Alaska Native leader Oliver Aveogan Leavitt, who died January 9, 2023, at the age of 79. With the passing of Oliver Leavitt, Alaska has lost a highly respected Inupiaq leader and elder who dedicated his life to advocating for Inupiat and Alaska Native rights and ensuring that cultural and traditional knowledge will be passed down to younger generations.

Oliver Leavitt was born in 1943 in Utqiagvik and was raised in caribou and fish camps along the Arctic coast living a traditional Alaska Native subsistence lifestyle. Oliver was known as a statewide leader and was instrumental in the legislation and policy changes that he successfully advocated for, including the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act--ANCSA--working in close partnership with dear friends and leaders such as the late Dr. Jacob Anagi Adams. Oliver not only lived in a time of rapid and monumental change, but he was also an agent of that change and progress for his people at a defining period in our State's history, leading discussions about rights to the land and resources and ensuring prosperity for the region as a founder and leader of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation.

Oliver Leavitt's staunch and storied dedication meant sacrificing time away from his family and cultural activities to camp out in DC, working on the passage of amendments to ANCSA that benefited all Alaska Native people for future generations, including legislation which authorized development on North Slope lands. Oliver also provided strong cultural leadership as a whaling captain, leading the Oliver Leavitt Crew, and sharing his skills as an expert skin boat maker. Oliver proudly served his community, State, and Nation at all levels, as an Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam war, and served on many local and early boards, such as Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, Alaska Federation of Natives, the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, Arctic Slope Native Association--which led his North Slope region in the fight about land claims--and First Alaskans Institute.

Dr. Leavitt is survived by his beloved wife Annie Hopson Leavitt; his two daughters, Mary Lou and Martina (Jamie); daughter-in-law Doreen; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his and Mrs. Leavitt's son, William Jens Leavitt. Dr. Leavitt occupied a special place in Alaska's history and in the hearts of those who called him a friend. He prioritized mentoring the next generation. Oliver was loved in return, and Alaskans are immensely proud of all that he contributed to the State. My family and I extend our deepest condolences to his friends, family, and loved ones during this time as we reflect on the life a legendary Alaskan.

Sen. Jeanne ShaheenD-NH · Mar 28, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles, where appropriate, be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc.

Sen. Jeanne ShaheenD-NH · Mar 28, 2023

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions introduced earlier today: S. Res. 130, S. Res. 131, S. Res. 132.

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Agreed to SenateIssued March 28, 2023

III

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 130

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 28, 2023

Mr. Braun (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Supporting the designation of the week of April 17 to April 21, 2023, as National Work Zone Awareness Week.

Whereas 857 work zone fatalities occurred in 2020, according to the Federal Highway Administration (referred to in this preamble as FHWA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, under the Department of Transportation (referred to in this preamble as DOT);

Whereas, of the 857 work zone fatalities that occurred in 2020—

(1)

680 fatalities were motor vehicle drivers or passengers;

(2)

170 fatalities were persons on foot or bicyclists; and

(3)

7 fatalities were listed as occupants of a motor vehicle not in transport, unknown occupant type in a motor vehicle in transport, or device and person on personal conveyances;

Whereas, according to DOT data from 2020 on work zone fatal traffic crashes by type—

(1)

156 crashes involved a rear-end collision;

(2)

208 involved a commercial motor vehicle; and

(3)

287 fatalities occurred where speeding was a factor;

Whereas 156 pedestrian fatalities occurred in work zones in 2020, according to DOT data;

Whereas, of the 156 pedestrian fatalities that occurred in work zones in 2020—

(1)

51 fatalities were a construction, maintenance, utility, or transportation worker; and

(2)

105 fatalities were pedestrians other than a construction, maintenance, utility, or transportation worker;

Whereas the DOT reported that 44,240 people were injured due to work zone crashes in 2020;

Whereas, according to the FHWA, while work zones play a critical role in maintaining and upgrading our roads, work zones can also be a major cause of congestion, delay, and traveler dissatisfaction;

Whereas, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, trucks and buses have limited maneuverability and large blind spots that make operating in work zone areas more challenging, leading to a disproportionate number of work zone crashes involving trucks and buses;

Whereas enforcement of work zone speed limits is shown to significantly reduce speeding, aggressive driving, fatalities, and injuries;

Whereas work zone crashes and fatalities deeply impact family, friends, and communities;

Whereas being under the influence of intoxicating substances while being behind the wheel of a motor vehicle increases the likelihood of intrusions into work zones; and

Whereas work zone fatalities are at the highest level since 2006: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

supports the designation of the week of April 17 to April 21, 2023, as National Work Zone Awareness Week;

(2)

encourages individuals to educate themselves on the value of training and the importance of best practices in regard to work zone safety;

(3)

encourages individuals to practice work zone safety by—

(A)

researching their routes ahead of time to avoid work zones when possible;

(B)

avoiding distractions while driving;

(C)

obeying road crew flaggers and being aware of and obeying all signage throughout work zones that indicate reduced speeds, lane changes, and other vital information;

(D)

slowing down when entering a work zone and being vigilant of road workers;

(E)

merging into an open lane when instructed to do so when lane closures are present and slowing down and merging over for first responders;

(F)

maintaining a space cushion when driving behind other vehicles to avoid rear end crashes; and

(G)

providing towing and recovery professionals room to facilitate the process of clearing crashes;

(4)

encourages infrastructure owners and operators to deploy work zone protections and technologies such as the Work Zone Data Exchange to make travel on public roads safer for workers and road users; and

(5)

supports the goals and ideals of a National Work Zone Awareness Week to bring further awareness to worker and driver safety while maneuvering a motor vehicle in work zones.