Bill · H.R. 7996· House(119-HR-7996)
Linemen Legacy Act
- Introduced
- 3/19/2026
- Last activity
- 3/20/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- Clay Higgins
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Linemen Legacy Act," seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The primary purpose is to clarify the definition of emergency response providers. It specifically adds utility line technicians to this category. This addition applies when they are responding to a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would union members be better off under this?+4
Utility line technicians receive formal recognition of their role as essential emergency response providers during disasters.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Utility companies and business owners benefit from the clarified status of their technicians as recognized emergency response providers.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+3
The bill clarifies the status of utility line technicians as emergency response providers during major disasters or Presidentially declared emergencies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarification of Status for Utility Workers: By adding utility line technicians to the definition of emergency response providers in Section 2, the bill provides specific recognition for these workers when they respond to major disasters or Presidentially declared emergencies.
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Support During Disasters: The amendment to Section 2(6) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ensures that technicians are included when responding to emergencies declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Rural Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+3Improves Public Transit+2
- 7/6/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/20/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 3/19/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Nicholas LangworthyRepublican · New York
Donald NorcrossDemocrat · New Jersey
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia