Recognizing "National Public Works Week".

Bill Number

H.Res. 427

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 1

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2025-05-19: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Last Updated

2025-11-19T20:25:29Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This resolution aims to recognize and promote "National Public Works Week," highlighting the essential role of public works professionals in maintaining and improving the nation's infrastructure, ensuring public health, safety, and quality of life.

Key Provisions

• Acknowledges the tireless work of public works professionals, engineers, and managers in federal, state, local governments, and the private sector, who handle critical systems like transportation, water supply, waste management, and public buildings.
• Recognizes these professionals as first responders who are often the first on scene and last to leave during natural disasters or emergencies.
• Emphasizes the public interest in educating communities about the importance of public works programs.
• Supports the 65th annual "National Public Works Week" from May 18 through May 24, 2025, with the theme "People, Purpose, Presence."
• Encourages the people of the United States to honor public works professionals, first responders, and support staff for their contributions to health, safety, and well-being.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This is a non-binding House resolution, so it introduces no changes to existing laws or statutes. It serves as an expression of congressional support rather than enforceable legislation.

Potential Impacts

• On government agencies: May foster greater appreciation and potential future funding or policy focus on infrastructure by federal, state, and local agencies involved in public works.
• On citizens: Increases public awareness of the vital services provided by public works, potentially leading to better community support and understanding of infrastructure needs, with no direct legal obligations.
• On international relations: No impacts, as the resolution is focused solely on domestic public works.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Public works professionals, engineers, managers, and first responders in government and private sectors.
• Federal, state, and local government agencies responsible for infrastructure.
• Communities and the general public who benefit from these services.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal: As a simple resolution, it has no force of law and requires no presidential approval; it is purely symbolic.
• Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's power to express views on matters of public interest but does not invoke any specific constitutional provisions.
• Political: Promotes bipartisan recognition (introduced by representatives from both parties) of essential workers, potentially building goodwill toward infrastructure initiatives without controversy or binding commitments.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]

Cosponsors (2)

Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Recent Actions

• 2025-05-19: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
• 2025-05-19: Submitted in House
• 2025-05-19: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

• Recognizing "National Public Works Week". — issued 2025-05-19 — PDF (2 pages)