H.R. 575 IH: A Resolution to Honor Journeyman Lineworkers
Direct Link: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hres575ih
The Resolution
Introduced in the House of Representatives on July 10, 2025
Ms. S Añez (for herself, Mr. F Itzpatrick, Mr. N Orcross, Mr. B Resnahan, Mr. A Mo, Ms. B Barraga N, Mr. B Bean of Florida, Mrs. B. Eatty, Mr. B Bell, Mr. B Bishop, Ms. B Onamici, Mr. B Ost, Mr. B Oyle of Pennsylvania, Ms. B Brownley, Mr. C Carter of Georgia, Ms. B Udzinski, Ms. Bynum, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Carson, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Mr. C Astro of Texas, Ms. Chu, Mr. Ciscomani, Ms. C Isneros, Ms. C Clarke of New York, Mr. C Costa, Ms. C Craig, Mr. C Row, Mr. D Davis of Illinois, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Ms. D Dean of Pennsylvania, Ms. D Egrette, Ms. Del Bene, Mr. Deluzio, Ms. Dexter, Mrs. Dingell, Ms. Elfreth, Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania, Mr. Fields, Mr. Figueres, Mrs. Foster, Ms. Friedman, Mr. Frost, Mr. Garameindi, Mr. Garbarino, Mr. Garcia of California, Ms. Perez, Mr. Gomez, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Gray, Mr. Guest, Ms. Stevens, Mr. Horsford, Ms. Houlahan, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Huizenberg, Mr. Ivey, Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Ms. Jacobs, Mr. James, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Keating, Mr. K Hanna, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Lamalfa, Mr. L Andersen of Washington, Mr. Lawler, Ms. Lee of Nevada, Ms. Legere Fernandez, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Magaziner, Ms. Malliotakis, Mr. Mannion, Mrs. M.C. Bath, Ms. M.C.B Ride, Ms. M.Collum, Ms. McDonald Rivet, Mr. McGarvey, Mr. McGovern, Mrs. McCiver, Ms. Meng, Mr. Moore of Wisconsin, Mr. Morelle, Mr. Moskowitz, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Neal, Ms. N. Ewhouse, Ms. N.orton, Ms. Ocasio-Corretz, Mr. Olswski, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Peters, Mr. Pocean, Ms. Pou, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Rivas, Ms. Ross, Mr. Ruiz, Mr. Rulli, Ms. Salinas, Ms. Schannon, Ms. Schakowsky, Ms. Scholten, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Ms. Sewell, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Sorensen, Mr. Soto, Ms. Stansbury, Mr. Stanton, Ms. Strickland, Mr. Subramanian, Ms. L. Lee of Pennsylvania, Mr. Suozzi, Mrs. Swalwell, Mr. Thanedar, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Ms. Titus, Ms. Laib, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Wied, Mrs. Torres of California, Mr. Torres) submitted the following resolution;
Which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
The Resolution Text
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Whereas journeyman lineworkers provide a vital service on a daily basis;
Whereas journeyman lineworkers put their lives on the line every day to assure safe and reliable power for the American people;
Whereas journeyman lineworkers work at heights and in close proximity to energized electric lines;
Whereas journeyman lineworkers continue to provide valuable and heroic services during major national and regional disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and pandemics, along with working extremely long hours under dangerous conditions to restore power;
Whereas Henry Miller, the first elected president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, was killed on July 10, 1896, at just 38 years old;
Whereas Henry Miller died of injuries sustained while troubleshooting an electrical outage; and
Whereas there should be a day to honor those industry first responders who have given their lives in the line of duty along with those who provide skillful service in times of local or national crisis: Now, therefore, be itPassed the House of Representatives
- Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
- (1) supports the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day;
- (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of the countless individuals who often place themselves in harm’s way to serve their communities; and
- (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day with appropriate reflection.
Endorsements
The resolution was signed by 124 co-sponsors, including members from both parties and across the country.
Committee Referral
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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