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HRES 367119th CongressIn Committee

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

Introduced: May 1, 2025
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This is a non-binding House Resolution (H. Res. 367) introducing and expressing support for designating May 2025 as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” It frames motorcycling as a significant and beneficial part of the transportation system and highlights the importance of rider safety education, licensing, training, and proper protective gear. The resolution cites statistics about motorcycling prevalence, the share of motorcycles on highways, and the higher fatality rate among motorcyclists, and it endorses efforts to improve safety through awareness and shared-road practices. As a resolution, it does not create new legal obligations or authorize spending; its primary effect is to show congressional support and encourage awareness efforts by the public and relevant agencies, notably the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Key Points

  • 1Expresses congressional support for designating May 2025 as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.”
  • 2Recognizes motorcycles’ role in the transportation mix and their fuel efficiency, highlighting positive impacts on congestion and infrastructure.
  • 3Encourages rider safety education, licensing, training, and the use of appropriate protective gear, as well as broader road-user awareness.
  • 4Emphasizes that motorcyclists have a right to the road and that all motorists should share and operate safely around them.
  • 5Cites and aligns with NHTSA’s promotion of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the broader goals of rider safety and awareness campaigns.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Motorcyclists and other road users (drivers of all vehicles) who share the road; potential beneficiaries include riders who engage in safety training and use protective gear.Secondary group/area affected- Transportation agencies, safety advocacy groups, and policymakers who promote road safety and public awareness campaigns.Additional impacts- Symbolic/educational impact: raises public awareness and reinforces the importance of rider education and safe driving habits; may support future safety initiatives or proclamations at state/local levels, though it does not require funding or establish new regulations.
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