Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1553
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21, 2026, as the "Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week" to recognize the life and legacy of Ray Gaesser, who passed away in a tragic farming accident, and promote farm safety in the honor of Ray Gaesser.
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Introduced 2026-09-16Topic: agriculture foodCommemorativeSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states that the House of Representatives supports designating a "Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week," named for an Iowa farmer and former president of the Iowa and American Soybean Associations who died in a farming accident. The title identifies the week as beginning September 21, 2026. The resolution also recognizes his life and leadership, the role of farming families, and the need for education and awareness about preventing farm-related accidents. It cites federal estimates of farm injuries and deaths each year. It does not create a program or provide funding.
Sponsors
- Zachary Nunn Republican sponsor
- 3 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. | refer |
| 2026-09-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. | refer |
| 2026-09-16 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5961) | ||
| 2026-09-16 | House | Submitted in House | refer |
| 2026-09-16 | Submitted in House | introduce |