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Motorcycle Profiling

Floor Speech

Date: March 25, 2019
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Transportation

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Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, as co-chair of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, I am committed to advocating for riders both on and off the road.

This week, Congressman Tim Walberg and I will reintroduce a resolution highlighting motorcycle profiling. This resolution recognizes motorcyclists' importance to their communities and promotes collaboration between motorcyclists and law enforcement.

We introduced this resolution in a previous Congress, and its Senate companion was passed in December of last year.

Mr. Speaker, more than 27 million Americans are estimated to operate a motorcycle, annually, representing 9 percent of the population, yet motorcyclists account for a significant portion of road accidents and road injuries. That is why I co-chair the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus: to support riders through education and awareness.

Together, we can make travel safer for all motorists in general and motorcyclists in particular. This first week of spring, I look forward to continued engagement on motorcycle safety and awareness.

Remember: Share the road.

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