HRES1127Referred to Committee

Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 22, 2026, through March 28, 2026, as "National Cleaning Week".

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Passed Both
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119th
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2026-03-19
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Darin LaHood
Darin LaHood
Republican · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 98.7% (521 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-03-19

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution asks Congress to officially recognize the week of March 22-28, 2026, as "National Cleaning Week" to raise awareness about the cleaning industry and its workers. The designation is largely symbolic and doesn't create new laws or funding, but it encourages people and businesses to acknowledge the importance of cleaning professionals and sanitation practices. The measure affects cleaning companies, workers, and the general public by promoting recognition of an industry that many people rely on daily.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1127 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1127 Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 22, 2026, through March 28, 2026, as ``National Cleaning Week''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 19, 2026 Mr. LaHood (for himself and Mr. Krishnamoorthi) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 22, 2026, through March 28, 2026, as ``National Cleaning Week''. Whereas cleaning and disinfection are an investment in protecting human health and safety; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stresses the importance of routine cleaning and disinfecting to protect public health; Whereas ISSA, the Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, found that routine cleaning and disinfection reduce the number of surfaces contaminated by viruses by 62 percent and thereby significantly reduce the rate of transmission of infectious diseases; Whereas manufacturers and distributors produce and deliver critical cleaning and hygiene products; and Whereas essential frontline cleaning professionals work tirelessly to keep our schools, hospitals, workplaces, and other spaces healthy and safe for us all: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) recognizes the commitment and essential services provided by the cleaning industry in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions; and (2) supports the designation of ``National Cleaning Week'' to continue to promote safe and clean environments at work, in schools, and at home. <all>
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