Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

Bill Number

H.Res. 575

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 1

Policy Area

Labor and Employment

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2025-07-10: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Last Updated

2026-04-03T14:02:04Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This House Resolution (H. Res. 575) aims to express congressional support for designating July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. It honors the vital and often dangerous work of journeyman lineworkers—skilled electrical workers who install and maintain power lines—by recognizing their daily risks and heroic efforts during crises.

Key Provisions

• Background Clauses ("Whereas"): Highlights the essential role of journeyman lineworkers in providing safe and reliable electricity; notes their exposure to hazards like working at heights near live wires; praises their service in disasters (e.g., hurricanes, wildfires, pandemics) under tough conditions; references the death of Henry Miller, first president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), on July 10, 1896, from electrical injuries; and calls for a day to honor those who risk their lives as "industry first responders."
• Resolved Actions:
• Supports the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
• Honors the contributions of lineworkers who endanger themselves to serve communities.
• Encourages Americans to observe the day with appropriate reflection and appreciation.

The resolution was introduced by Representative Sanchez and numerous bipartisan cosponsors on July 10, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This is a non-binding resolution, so it introduces no changes to existing laws or regulations. It serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition rather than enforceable legislation.

Potential Impacts

• On Government Agencies: Minimal direct impact; may prompt federal agencies like the Department of Energy to acknowledge the day informally, but no mandates or funding are involved.
• On Citizens: Raises public awareness about the risks faced by lineworkers, potentially fostering greater appreciation for essential infrastructure workers and encouraging community events or tributes on July 10th.
• On International Relations: No impact, as the resolution is domestic and focused on U.S. workers.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Journeyman Lineworkers: Primary beneficiaries, receiving formal congressional recognition for their service.
• Labor Unions: Groups like the IBEW, which represent these workers, may use the resolution to highlight their members' contributions.
• General Public and Communities: Indirectly affected through increased visibility of the profession's importance to everyday life and emergency response.
• Bipartisan Lawmakers: Over 100 cosponsors from both parties demonstrate broad political support.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal/Constitutional: None significant; as a simple resolution, it does not require Senate approval or presidential signature and has no force of law. It aligns with Congress's constitutional power to express opinions on matters of public interest (Article I).
• Political: Demonstrates strong bipartisan consensus (evident from diverse cosponsors), potentially boosting morale in the energy sector and signaling congressional appreciation for blue-collar workers without partisan controversy. It could inspire similar recognitions for other essential professions.

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

Sponsor

Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]

Cosponsors (152)

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1], Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8], Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2], Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17], Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6], Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4], Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30], Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42], Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3], Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Gray, Adam [D-CA-13] and 102 more

Recent Actions

• 2025-07-10: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2025-07-10: Submitted in House
• 2025-07-10: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

• Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. — issued 2025-07-10 — PDF (3 pages)