# National Work Zone Awareness Week Resolution

Congress is designating the week of April 17-21, 2023, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week." This is a symbolic resolution that doesn't create any new laws or requirements—it's essentially Congress saying "let's officially recognize this week to draw attention to an important safety issue."

The resolution focuses on raising awareness about the dangers that workers and drivers face in construction zones and other work areas on roads. Every year, people die or get seriously injured in work zones—both the workers doing the construction and the drivers passing through. The goal of this awareness week is to remind everyone to slow down, pay attention, and follow safety rules when driving through areas where people are working on roads. It's meant to encourage safer behavior from both construction crews and the traveling public.

In practical terms, this resolution doesn't change anything about how work zones operate or what rules apply. It's not like it's requiring new safety equipment or stricter regulations. Instead, it's a way for Congress to officially highlight an issue they think deserves public attention. During that designated week, organizations involved in road construction, transportation safety, and law enforcement might use it as an opportunity to run safety campaigns, post reminders about work zone dangers, or educate people about how to drive safely around construction areas.

A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 17 to April 21, 2023, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week".

Braun, Mike

 <p>This resolution supports designating the week of April 17-21, 2023, as National Work Zone Awareness Week and encourages individuals to practice work zone safety.</p>