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Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".

Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2026, as ``National Lineman Appreciation Day''.

Introduced Apr 20, 2026

Latest action (Apr 20, 2026) Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Referred to
Energy and Commerce Committee
Policy area
Labor and Employment
Issues
Labor & Wages

Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress recognizing the contributions of linemen who work to maintain electrical infrastructure and respond to emergencies. The resolution supports the designation of April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day" to honor these workers. The resolution acknowledges linemen as first responders who work under dangerous conditions to keep the nation's power supply operational.

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Sponsor (1)
62 cosponsors

Actions (2)
  1. Apr 20, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
  2. Apr 20, 2026 Submitted in House

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  • HRES 337 — Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2025, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day". · Introduced Apr 17, 2025 · Cong. 119 92%
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  • SRES 315 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2025, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. · Passed Senate Jul 10, 2025 · Cong. 119 64%
  • HRES 575 — Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. · Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · Cong. 119 63%
  • HR 7996 — Linemen Legacy Act · Introduced Mar 20, 2026 · Cong. 119 62%

Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 20, 2026

Mr. Rouzer (for himself, Ms. Ross, Mr. Flood, Ms. Perez, Ms. Castor of Florida, Mr. Ciscomani, Ms. Scholten, Mrs. McBath, Mr. Khanna, Mr. Amodei of Nevada, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Fleischmann, Mr. Peters, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Bresnahan, Mr. Deluzio, Mr. Huizenga, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Bean of Florida, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Torres of New York, Mr. Costa, Mr. Ezell, Ms. Foxx, Mr. Balderson, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Kean, Mr. Moore of North Carolina, Mr. Yakym, Mr. Bost, Mr. Haridopolos, Mr. Collins, Mr. Edwards, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, Mr. Donalds, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Moulton, Ms. Garcia of Texas, Mr. Carson, Mr. Murphy, Mr. McDowell, Mr. Finstad, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Cline, Ms. McDonald Rivet, Mr. Guest, Mr. LaLota, Mr. Carey, Ms. Tokuda, Mr. Williams of Texas, Mr. Moylan, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, and Mr. Rutherford) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

RESOLUTION

Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2026, as “National Lineman Appreciation Day”.

Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; Whereas linemen must work high atop powerlines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas linemen play a vital role in the Nation’s economy by maintaining and growing the energy infrastructure of the United States; Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions separated from their families to keep schools and businesses open; Whereas linemen deserve recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas, April 18, 2026, would be an appropriate date to designate as “National Lineman Appreciation Day”: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety;

(2) supports the designation of “National Lineman Appreciation Day”; and

(3) recognizes linemen as first responders. <all>

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