Passed on 2026-09-28
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 916
A resolution designating 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 2026-09-28Topic: agriculture foodCommemorativeSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution names the week of September 21, 2026, as "Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week." It honors Ray Gaesser, an Iowa farmer and former president of the Iowa and American Soybean Associations, who died in a farming accident. The resolution recognizes the sacrifices 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 new rules or spending.
Sponsors
- Joni Ernst Republican sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5076) | |
| 2026-09-28 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5076) | floor pass |