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title: "Expressing support for the designation of May 2022 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month."
identifier: "117-HRES-1082"
congress: 117
bill_number: 1082
bill_type: "HRES"
version_code: "ih"
version_type: "Introduced in House"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/117/bills/hres/1082"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/1082"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-04T04:58:39.485Z"
---
Whereas motorcycling is a great American tradition enjoyed by an estimated 30 million people annually, representing approximately 9 percent of the population;Whereas motorcycles are a valuable component of the transportation mix;Whereas motorcycles are fuel-efficient and decrease congestion while having little impact on our Nation’s transportation infrastructure;Whereas the motorcycling community promotes rider safety education, licensing, and motorcycle awareness;Whereas the motorcycling community is committed to decreasing motorcycle crashes through training and safety education, personal responsibility, and increased public awareness;Whereas approximately 87 percent of motorcycles are operated on highways in conjunction with other vehicles;Whereas motorcyclist deaths occur more frequently than fatalities in passenger vehicles;Whereas motorcycle awareness is beneficial to all road users and will help decrease motorcycle accidents; andWhereas the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration promotes Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to encourage riders to be properly licensed, receive training, wear personal protective equipment, and to remind all riders and motorists to always share the road: Now, therefore, be itThat the House of Representatives—
  - (1) supports the designation of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month;
  - (2) recognizes the contribution of motorcycles to the transportation mix;
  - (3) encourages motorcycle awareness by all road users;
  - (4) recognizes that motorcyclists have a right to the road and that all motorists should safely share the roadways;
  - (5) encourages rider safety education, training, and proper gear for safe motorcycle operation; and
  - (6) supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.