WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Senator Todd Young issued the following press release:
The United States Senate unanimously passed a resolution authored by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) marking April 2026 as National Safe Digging Month.
"As Chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports, I'm proud to cosponsor this resolution designating April as National Safe Digging Month. With the weather getting warmer and excavation projects increasing, it is important to remember to call before you dig," said Senator Young.
"When underground utility lines are unintentionally damaged, it threatens the safety of both workers and our environment, while interrupting essential s...