S.Res. 673 · Where this bill is now
Adopted
Senate: Adopted Apr 15, 2026, by unanimous consent
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summarySupporting National Safe Digging Month
This resolution expresses support for National Safe Digging Month and encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging to locate underground utility lines. The goal is to promote awareness about safe digging practices.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial resolution with no direct legal changes. However, the safety message it supports matters if you're planning any digging project on your property—calling 811 to locate underground utilities like gas, electric, and water lines before you dig helps prevent accidents and injuries.
Read the official summary (Passed Senate, Apr 15, 2026)
This resolution expresses support for National Safe Digging Month and encourages all homeowners and excavators to call 811 to find the location of underground utility lines before digging.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionS.Res. 673
RESOLUTION
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
Sponsor: Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) · Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 15, 2026: “Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1789-1790; text: CR S1788)”