Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
This resolution is a simple House resolution that expresses the House of Representatives' recognition of linemen and supports designating April 18, 2025, as National Lineman Appreciation Day. It praises linemen, calls them first responders, and highlights the dangers and public-safety role of their work. The resolution is symbolic and does not create legal rights or change federal law.
This is a House-only simple resolution that does not go to the Senate or the President and is not legally binding. Passage follows standard House procedures and would require a majority vote in the House.
This House resolution honors the profession of linemen, recognizes their role in maintaining the Nation’s electrical infrastructure and public safety, and supports designating April 18, 2025, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day." The resolution also recognizes linemen as first responders.
It is a nonbinding, commemorative House resolution expressing appreciation, not creating new programs or funding.
House simple resolutions are non‑binding and do not become law; content is uncontroversial but cannot create statutory law.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-formed commemorative resolution: it clearly states its purpose and performs the expected legislative function of expressing recognition and support for a specific observance date. It does not create legal rights, obligations, or administrative duties, nor does it claim to.
Liberal wants follow-up on pay, safety, and benefits.
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Liberal wants follow-up on pay, safety, and benefits.
Generally supportive of honoring essential workers and their safety risks, but would note the measure is symbolic.
Likely to welcome recognition while urging follow-up policies on worker safety, pay, and benefits.
Likely to view the resolution as a reasonable, low-cost bipartisan gesture honoring public-service workers.
Will appreciate symbolism but prefer clarity that it creates no new legal obligations or spending.
Supportive of honoring hardworking, public-facing utility workers and local community values.
Will support the symbolic recognition but remain cautious about any implications that expand federal obligations.
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House simple resolutions are non‑binding and do not become law; content is uncontroversial but cannot create statutory law.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberal wants follow-up on pay, safety, and benefits.
House simple resolutions are non‑binding and do not become law; content is uncontroversial but cannot create statutory law.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-formed commemorative resolution: it clearly states its purpose and performs the expected legislative function of expressing recognition and support for a sp…
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