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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

USA119th CongressSRES-160| Senate 
| Updated: 4/7/2025
Todd Young

Todd Young

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Ted Cruz (Republican)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month , recognizing that unintentional damage to underground utility infrastructure frequently occurs when individuals fail to locate lines before digging, leading to severe consequences such as service interruptions, environmental damage, personal injury, and even fatalities. It highlights the establishment of the nationwide "One Call"/811 program , a toll-free number designated by the Federal Communications Commission for homeowners and excavators to obtain information on underground utility lines. Despite this program, "no notification to the 811 center" remains the leading cause of damage, contributing to 26 percent of incidents, with landscaping being a top activity for professional no-notification damages. The Senate encourages all homeowners and excavators across the United States to contact 811 by phone or online before commencing any digging projects. Furthermore, it urges all damage prevention stakeholders to actively educate the public about the critical importance of contacting 811 to have buried utilities marked, thereby promoting safer excavation practices.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-136
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-191
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-656
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-182
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-583
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-492
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-137
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
Apr 7, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459: 4; text: CR S2458-2459: 2)
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 7, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-136
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-191
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-656
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-182
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-583
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-492
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-137
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.


  • April 7, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459: 4; text: CR S2458-2459: 2)


  • April 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 7, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

USA119th CongressSRES-160| Senate 
| Updated: 4/7/2025
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month , recognizing that unintentional damage to underground utility infrastructure frequently occurs when individuals fail to locate lines before digging, leading to severe consequences such as service interruptions, environmental damage, personal injury, and even fatalities. It highlights the establishment of the nationwide "One Call"/811 program , a toll-free number designated by the Federal Communications Commission for homeowners and excavators to obtain information on underground utility lines. Despite this program, "no notification to the 811 center" remains the leading cause of damage, contributing to 26 percent of incidents, with landscaping being a top activity for professional no-notification damages. The Senate encourages all homeowners and excavators across the United States to contact 811 by phone or online before commencing any digging projects. Furthermore, it urges all damage prevention stakeholders to actively educate the public about the critical importance of contacting 811 to have buried utilities marked, thereby promoting safer excavation practices.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-136
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-191
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-656
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-182
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-583
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-492
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-137
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
Apr 7, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459: 4; text: CR S2458-2459: 2)
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 7, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-136
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-191
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-656
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-182
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-583
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-492
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-137
    A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.


  • April 7, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459: 4; text: CR S2458-2459: 2)


  • April 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 7, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Todd Young

Todd Young

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Ted Cruz (Republican)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted