Recognizing the roles and contributions of automotive workers in the United States, with particular recognition of their impact in Michigan, and expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "American Automotive Worker Recognition Month".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1347 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1347

 Recognizing the roles and contributions of automotive workers in the 
United States, with particular recognition of their impact in Michigan, 
    and expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as 
           ``American Automotive Worker Recognition Month''.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 8, 2026

Mr. James submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee 
 on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by 
the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall 
           within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Recognizing the roles and contributions of automotive workers in the 
United States, with particular recognition of their impact in Michigan, 
    and expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as 
           ``American Automotive Worker Recognition Month''.

Whereas the United States automotive industry exemplifies the American worker, 
        is a cornerstone of the Nation's manufacturing base, and drives economic 
        production for the United States;
Whereas the State of Michigan serves as the focal point of American automotive 
        manufacturing, earning the reputation as the heart and soul of the 
        Nation's auto industry;
Whereas Michigan is proud to be home to more than 160,000 direct automotive 
        manufacturing jobs, the largest amount in the United States, producing 
        vehicles and components that are safely relied upon by families, 
        businesses, and first responders across the country, and supports 
        hundreds of thousands more jobs across the supply chain and its related 
        industries;
Whereas the broader automotive industry supports more than 10,000,000 American 
        jobs, including direct manufacturing, suppliers, logistics, and 
        dealership employment, which contributes $1,200,000,000,000 to the 
        American economy, which will be approximately 3.7 percent of the 
        Nation's gross domestic product, with Michigan serving as a leading 
        contributor to that output;
Whereas Michigan-based workers, engineers, and manufacturers have been at the 
        forefront of innovation for more than a century, from inventing the 
        assembly line to creating advanced mobility technologies;
Whereas the automotive industry remains an essential backbone of blue-collar 
        employment in Michigan and across the United States, providing stable, 
        good-paying jobs that support strong American families and strengthen 
        local communities;
Whereas Michigan's automotive supply chain includes thousands of manufacturers, 
        from small family-owned shops to large century-old corporations, many 
        located in communities that rely on a strong domestic auto industry for 
        economic stability and growth;
Whereas automotive workers play a vital role in maintaining and advancing 
        industrial capacity within the United States, which is essential for 
        economic resilience, worldwide stability and security, and preparedness 
        in times of crisis resulting in the home of the Arsenal of Democracy;
Whereas continued investment in American manufacturing, with Michigan's 
        automotive sector being at the forefront, strengthens domestic supply 
        chains and reduces reliance on foreign production, resulting in a 
        stronger, and more United States of America;
Whereas policies that support domestic production and a skilled workforce are 
        essential and great drivers to ensuring that automotive jobs remain and 
        grow in the State of Michigan and the United States;
Whereas a strong automotive workforce contributes to American energy 
        independence, mobility, and infrastructure development; and
Whereas recognizing the contributions of autoworkers honors a proud tradition of 
        American manufacturing excellence deeply rooted in Michigan: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses support for the designation of ``American 
        Automotive Worker Recognition Month'';
            (2) recognizes the vital role of automotive workers, 
        particularly those in Michigan, in strengthening the United 
        States economy, manufacturing base, and national security;
            (3) commends the skill, dedication, and productivity of 
        American autoworkers across manufacturing plants, supply 
        chains, and dealerships;
            (4) acknowledges the importance of policies that promote 
        domestic production, workforce development, and supply chain 
        resilience, especially in leading automotive States like 
        Michigan;
            (5) encourages continued investment in the American 
        automotive industry to ensure global competitiveness; and
            (6) thanks the Nation's automotive workers, including the 
        generations of workers in Michigan, for their contributions to 
        American industry, innovation, and prosperity.
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