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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".

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2026-04-20
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David Rouzer
David Rouzer
Republican · NC · Representative
Votes with party: 99.3% (600 recorded votes)

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2026-04-20

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This resolution designates April 18, 2026, as National Lineman Appreciation Day to honor electrical linemen and other utility workers who maintain power lines and infrastructure while facing dangerous working conditions. The measure recognizes these workers' contributions to public safety and essential services that keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses across the country. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct impact on laws or regulations, but it brings official recognition to a profession that often works in hazardous environments.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1199 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1199 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''. _______________________________________________________________________ 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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