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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, 2025, 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, 2025, as ``National Lineman Appreciation Day''.

Introduced Apr 17, 2025

Latest action (Apr 17, 2025) 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 recognizes the profession of linemen and designates April 18, 2025, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day." The resolution acknowledges linemen as essential workers who maintain electrical infrastructure and serve as first responders during storms and emergencies. It notes that linemen work under dangerous conditions, often 24 hours a day and separated from their families, to keep electricity flowing and maintain public safety. The resolution recognizes the linemen profession as steeped in family and professional tradition and highlights their contributions to the nation's economy and energy infrastructure.

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Sponsor (1)
56 cosponsors

Actions (2)
  1. Apr 17, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
  2. Apr 17, 2025 Submitted in House

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 17, 2025

Mr. Rouzer (for himself, Mr. Flood, Ms. Ross, Ms. Perez, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Ryan, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Mr. Fleischmann, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Khanna, Mr. Valadao, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Costa, Mr. Carson, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Veasey, Mr. Donalds, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Deluzio, Ms. McCollum, Ms. Tokuda, Ms. Scholten, Mr. Rutherford, Ms. Garcia of Texas, Mr. Graves, Mr. Amodei of Nevada, Ms. Norton, Mr. Guest, Mr. Ciscomani, Mr. Nehls, Mr. Moran, Mr. Finstad, Mr. Torres of New York, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Rose, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Huizenga, Ms. Johnson of Texas, Mr. Kean, Mr. McDowell, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Ms. Castor of Florida, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Harder of California, and Mrs. McBath) 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, 2025, 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, 2025, 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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