Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 160

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

National Safe Digging Month: Awareness for 811 Calls

Apr 7, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: National Safe Digging Month Designation

StalledNext up: The HouseNo action in 15 months

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Companion bill: National Safe Digging Month: Awareness Campaign →

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Key Points

The Senate officially recognized April as National Safe Digging Month to remind people to check for underground utility lines before they start digging. This effort aims to prevent damage to pipes and wires that carry gas, water, and electricity.
The resolution encourages homeowners and professional workers to call 811 or go online before starting projects like landscaping or fence building. This service helps mark the location of buried lines with paint or flags so they are not hit by mistake.
Hitting buried lines can cause major problems like service outages, environmental damage, and serious injuries. A recent report showed that failing to call 811 is the leading cause of damage to underground utilities.
This resolution was supported by a bipartisan group of senators including Young, Peters, Cruz, and Cantwell. It highlights that even shallow digging can be dangerous because some utility lines are buried only a few inches deep.

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Apr 7, 2025Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459; text: CR S2458-2459)

Apr 7, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Apr 7, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill NumberSRES 160

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459; text: CR S2458-2459)