{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://yakym.house.gov/posts/rep-yakym-introduces-bipartisan-resolution-in-support-of-national-trailer-safety-week-2", "Rep. Yakym Introduces Bipartisan Resolution in Support of \u201cNational Trailer Safety Week\u201d", "2026-06-08", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Rudy Yakym III", "Y000067", "yakym.house.gov", "yakym", "https://yakym.house.gov/press", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (R-IN) introduced a bipartisan resolution with Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN), John Garamendi (D-CA), and Chris Pappas (D-NH) expressing support for the designation of the week of June 7-13, 2026, as \u201cNational Trailer Safety Week\u201d in the United States.\n\n\u201cI came to Congress to fight every day for manufacturing jobs, the backbone of Indiana\u2019s Second District. And to protect those jobs, we must first protect the hardworking Hoosiers doing them.\u201d Rep. Yakym said. \u201cThat starts with making sure every American who hitches up a trailer, whether it\u2019s a towable RV, a cargo trailer, or a flatbed hauling equipment, knows how to do it safely.\u201d\n\n\u201cTrailer accidents claim hundreds of lives and leave 21,000 Americans injured every year \u2013 an unacceptable toll on American families and communities,\u201d Rep. Garamendi said. \u201cI\u2019m proud to stand with my colleagues in introducing this resolution to elevate public awareness of trailer safety standards and strengthen the safety of our nation\u2019s roadways. Trailer Safety Week serves as a vital platform to equip both manufacturers and motorists with the critical information necessary to prevent these tragedies and protect all who travel America\u2019s highways.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis National Trailer Safety Week I am glad to join my colleagues in introducing this resolution highlighting the importance of trailer safety,\u201d Rep. Pappas said. \u201cTrailer safety and education, from recreational use to everyday on the job, is critical to keeping everyone on our roads safe.\u201d\n\n\u201cTrailer Safety Week is dedicated to improving roadway safety for all Americans, and we are incredibly grateful for the continued support and recognition at the federal level,\u201d Alex Stowe, National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) Executive Director said. \u201cWith nearly a million new trailers joining our roads each year, providing accessible education on trailer safety is essential. Whether you\u2019re towing a boat for a weekend trip or a utility trailer for work, having the right knowledge for safe towing is crucial. Trailer safety directly impacts traffic safety, affecting us all. We sincerely thank Representatives Yakym, Burchett, Garamendi, and Pappas for acknowledging the importance of our Trailer Safety Week initiative and its contribution to enhancing roadway safety. This type of support is vital in turning awareness into action, equipping the public with practical knowledge on safe towing, proper maintenance, and compliance. An unsafe trailer on the road poses a risk to everyone. Through education, outreach, and collaboration, we all can actively contribute to creating safer roadways for everyone.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-09T06:27:37Z", "2026-06-09T06:30:10Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://yakym.house.gov/posts/rep-yakym-introduces-bipartisan-resolution-in-support-of-national-trailer-safety-week-2"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0664560832083225, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}