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SR753

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.

Introduced·5/21/26
Introduced
Introduced in Senate · May 23, 2026

May 21, 2026

Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Sanders, Ms. Smith, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Markey, and Mr. Luján) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.

  1. (1) commits to advancing policies that will end roadway fatalities by 2050;
  2. (2) calls on Congress and the Department of Transportation to commit to working together to achieve zero roadway fatalities by the year 2050;
  3. (3) supports efforts to address disparities related to transportation safety;
  4. (4) calls on the Department of Transportation, and the agencies within the Department of Transportation, to improve data gathering and tracking of traffic crashes and other issues related to transportation safety;
  5. (5) calls on the Department of Transportation, and the agencies within the Department of Transportation, to commit to the implementation of proven countermeasures and interventions to prioritize transportation safety;
  6. (6) recognizes the need for a safe system approach to transportation in the United States to improve access, safety, and mobility; and
  7. (7) supports the use of the term “crash”, instead of “accident”, when describing traffic incidents and encourages all agencies of the Federal Government to use this term.