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

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 274

119th Congress

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

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Roger Marshall

Senator

Republican

KS

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This resolution calls on Congress and the Department of Transportation to work together to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by the year 2050. It commits the Senate to advancing policies that will help achieve this goal of eliminating roadway deaths within the next three decades.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2240-2241)

SponsorRoger Marshall (R-KS)

Introduced6/12/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2240-2241)

ChamberSenate

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

This resolution calls on Congress and the Department of Transportation to work together to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by the year 2050. It commits the Senate to advancing policies that will help achieve this goal of eliminating roadway deaths within the

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This resolution calls on Congress and the Department of Transportation to work together to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by the year 2050. It commits the Senate to advancing policies that will help achieve this goal of eliminating roadway deaths within the next three decades.

Bill Number: 274
Sponsor: Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2240-2241)
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Fact Sheet

Title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.
Bill Number: 274
Sponsor: Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2240-2241)
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Summary: This resolution calls on Congress and the Department of Transportation to work together to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by the year 2050. It commits the Senate to advancing policies that will help achieve this goal of eliminating roadway deaths within the next three decades.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution calls on Congress and the Department of Transportation to work together to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by the year 2050. It commits the Senate to advancing policies that will help achieve this goal of eliminating roadway deaths within the next three decades.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution (1) commits to advancing policies that will end roadway fatalities by 2050, and (2) calls on Congress and the Department of Transportation to commit to working together to achieve zero roadway fatalities by the year 2050.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Sets a target of zero traffic fatalities by the year 2050
Calls on Congress and the Department of Transportation to collaborate on policies to reach this goal
Expresses the sense of the Senate to prioritize traffic safety and make progress towards eliminating roadway deaths

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, it would signal a strong national commitment to improving transportation safety and working to prevent traffic-related deaths and injuries. This could lead to increased funding, new regulations, and a greater focus on road design, vehicle technology, and driver behavior - changes that would directly benefit all road users, from drivers to pedestrians and cyclists.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

Accidents

Roads and highways

Transportation safety and security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

274, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-274