S.Res. 222Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)Passed Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".

Sponsored by Joni ErnstSen. Joni Ernst (R-IA)
Introduced May 13, 2025

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The Senate passed a resolution expressing its support for designating May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. It highlights the large number of riders, the benefits motorcycles bring to transportation, and the higher risk of crashes for motorcyclists. The resolution urges greater public awareness, safety education, and respectful sharing of the road by all drivers.

Key Provisions

  • Supports naming May 2025 as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.”
  • Notes that motorcycles are an important part of the U.S. transportation system.
  • Calls on all road users to be more aware of motorcycles and share the road safely.
  • Affirms that motorcyclists have a right to use the roads and that motorists should respect that right.
  • Encourages riders to get proper training, licensing, and wear protective gear.
  • backs the overall goals of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2900)

May 13, 2025

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2900)

May 13, 2025

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James Lankford
Sen. James LankfordR-OK · Jan 28, 2025

Mr. President, in accordance with rule XXVI, paragraph 2 of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I ask unanimous consent, for myself as chairman of the Select Committee on Ethics and for Senator Coons,…

Cynthia M. Lummis
Sen. Cynthia M. LummisR-WY · May 13, 2025

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions, which are at the desk: S. Res. 220, S. Res. 221, S. Res. 222, and S. Res.…

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Agreed to SenateIssued May 13, 2025

III

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 222

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 13, 2025

Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Peters, Mr. King, and Mr. Curtis) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Whereas, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, motorcycling is a great tradition enjoyed by an estimated 30,000,000 individuals annually in the United States, 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 the transportation infrastructure of the United States;

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, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, approximately 87 percent of motorcycles are operated on highways in conjunction with other vehicles;

Whereas motorcyclist fatalities occur more frequently than passenger vehicle motorist fatalities;

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, and wear personal protective equipment, and to remind all riders and motorists to always share the road: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

supports the designation of May 2025 as 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.