A resolution supporting the designation of October 2025 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 476

119th Congress

A resolution supporting the designation of October 2025 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 30, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Blumenthal

D - CT

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This resolution encourages national, state, and local organizations to raise awareness and promote compliance with 'move over' laws. These laws require drivers to move over one lane or slow down when passing emergency vehicles or other roadside activities, to help keep first responders and roadside workers safe.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5642; text: CR S5641)

Introduced10/30/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

ChamberSenate

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A resolution supporting the designation of October 2025 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States.

This resolution encourages national, state, and local organizations to raise awareness and promote compliance with 'move over' laws. These laws require drivers to move over one lane or slow down when passing emergency vehicles or other roadside activities, to

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This resolution encourages national, state, and local organizations to raise awareness and promote compliance with 'move over' laws. These laws require drivers to move over one lane or slow down when passing emergency vehicles or other roadside activities, to help keep first responders and roadside workers safe.

Bill Number: 476
Introduced: 10/30/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

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Fact Sheet

Title: A resolution supporting the designation of October 2025 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States.
Bill Number: 476
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced: 10/30/2025
Summary: This resolution encourages national, state, and local organizations to raise awareness and promote compliance with 'move over' laws. These laws require drivers to move over one lane or slow down when passing emergency vehicles or other roadside activities, to help keep first responders and roadside

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution encourages national, state, and local organizations to raise awareness and promote compliance with 'move over' laws. These laws require drivers to move over one lane or slow down when passing emergency vehicles or other roadside activities, to help keep first responders and roadside workers safe.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day. It also urges national, state, and regional incident management organizations to spread awareness and promote the existence of, and adherence to, state move over laws. <i>Move over laws</i> generally require motorists to move at least one lane over when an emergency or rescue activity is taking place on the shoulder or side of the roadway, or, if the motorist is unable to do so safely, to slow down and pass the scene with caution.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day
Urges national, state, and regional incident management organizations to spread awareness and promote adherence to 'move over' laws
'Move over laws' require drivers to move over one lane or slow down when passing emergency vehicles or other roadside activities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution is passed, it could lead to increased public awareness and enforcement of 'move over' laws across the country. This would help protect the safety of first responders, tow truck drivers, construction workers, and others who work on the sides of roads and highways. Drivers who fail to follow 'move over' laws could face fines or other penalties in states that have these laws.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

First responders and emergency personnel

Roads and highways

State and local government operations

Transportation safety and security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

476, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution supporting the designation of October 2025 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-476