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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Introduced May 4, 2026

Latest action (May 4, 2026) Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Summary

This resolution expresses the House's recognition and appreciation for public servants, including federal, state, and local government employees and members of the uniformed services. It designates the week of May 3-9, 2026 as Public Service Recognition Week. The resolution commends public servants for their dedication and their role in strengthening the economy and protecting public safety and security. It calls on the people of the United States to observe Public Service Recognition Week with appropriate programs and ceremonies honoring those in public service.

AI-generated plain-language summary of the bill text — neutral, and may be imperfect. See the full text below for the exact wording.

Sponsor (1)

69 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Brian K. Fitzpatrick’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • NULL $176,738
  • BLACKSTONE $26,750
  • CHAIRMAN $22,007
  • EXECUTIVE $20,370
  • GREYLOCK PARTNERS $19,800

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Brian K. Fitzpatrick → · Outside spending →

Actions (2)

  1. May 4, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · house
  2. May 4, 2026 Submitted in House

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 4, 2026

Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Amo, Ms. Ansari, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Bresnahan, Ms. Brownley, Ms. Budzinski, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Mr. Case, Ms. Craig, Ms. Crockett, Mr. Cuellar, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Deluzio, Ms. Elfreth, Mr. Figures, Mr. Frost, Mr. Goldman of New York, Ms. Hoyle of Oregon, Mr. Ivey, Ms. Johnson of Texas, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Kennedy of New York, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Lynch, Mrs. McClain Delaney, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Mfume, Mr. Min, Mr. Moulton, Ms. Norton, Mr. Olszewski, Mr. Pappas, Ms. Randall, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Ross, Ms. Schrier, Ms. Simon, Mr. Sorensen, Mr. Soto, Mr. Subramanyam, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. Thompson of California, Ms. Titus, Ms. Tlaib, Mr. Walkinshaw, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Ms. Stansbury, Mrs. Grijalva, Mr. Van Drew, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, and Mr. Vindman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Whereas the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, has been designated as “Public Service Recognition Week” to honor employees of the Federal, State, and local governments and members of the uniformed services who are entrusted with missions fundamental to the United States and deliver services upon which United States citizens depend; Whereas “Public Service Recognition Week” provides an opportunity to recognize and promote the important contributions of public servants and to honor the United States citizens who serve their country, States, and communities at all levels of government and as members of the uniformed services; Whereas Federal employees take a solemn oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and to faithfully discharge the duties of their office, an oath that reflects the foundational compact between public servants and the people they serve; Whereas millions of individuals serve the public in government service and as members of the uniformed services in every State, county, and city across the United States and around the world; Whereas public servants make substantial contributions to the United States economy by managing public lands, infrastructure, financial systems, research institutions, and regulatory frameworks that undergird private- sector growth, protect consumers, and sustain the conditions for a competitive and innovative marketplace; and Whereas public service is a noble calling involving a variety of challenging and rewarding professions, and highly skilled and trained individuals offer their knowledge, effort, and expertise in support of the public good: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) commends the dedication, professionalism, and patriotism of the public servants of the United States who fulfill their constitutional oath and deliver essential services to the United States citizens;

(2) recognizes the indispensable role of public servants in strengthening the United States economy, protecting the safety and security of the public, safeguarding individual rights, and sustaining the foundations of democratic self-governance;

(3) honors the contributions of all public servants during “Public Service Recognition Week” and throughout the year; and

(4) calls upon the people of the United States to observe “Public Service Recognition Week” with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor and acknowledge the service of those who work on their behalf. <all>

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