A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 22, 2024, as "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day" and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day".
Latest action · Mar 21, 2024 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2519-2520)
Progress
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- IntroducedMar 21, 2024
- Agreed to in SenateMar 21, 2024
Summary
This resolution designates March 22, 2024, as National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day. The resolution recognizes the need for deckhands, engineers, masters and mates, shoreside workers, and other employees to remain safe while on the jobsite. It also encourages federal, state, and local authorities; industry groups; and worker groups to observe the day with activities aimed at increasing safety awareness in towing-vessel employment.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Mar 21, 2024.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-WV | Shelley Moore Capito | Original | Mar 21, 2024 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 21, 2024Introduced in Senate
- Mar 21, 2024Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2519-2520)
- Mar 21, 2024Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2519-2520)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Transportation and Public Works.
Text 1
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- Mar 21, 2024Agreed to Senate
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