Bill · H.Res. 1535· House(119-HRES-1535)
Supporting the designation of the week of September 13 through September 19, 2026, as "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week".
- Introduced
- 9/14/2026
- Last activity
- 9/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Harriet Hageman
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating the week of September 13 through September 19, 2026, as "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week." It acknowledges the essential role of the 3,600,000 professional truck drivers who move a vast majority of the nation's freight. The text highlights the sacrifices drivers make, including time away from families and driving through dangerous weather. The resolution notes how drivers provide critical relief during disasters and helped maintain supplies during COVID-19. Ultimately, the House of Representatives aims to thank these professionals and raise public awareness regarding their contributions.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
The resolution highlights the role of truckers in delivering daily necessities and consumer goods to households.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The resolution emphasizes the role of truckers in delivering goods to communities across the country.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
The resolution explicitly states that truckers deliver commodities to the most remote towns and territories.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Public Awareness: The resolution seeks to raise awareness about the invaluable contributions made by truck drivers (Resolution Section 1).
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Greater Respect for the Profession: The purpose of the week is to promote greater respect for and understanding of the essential work performed by truck drivers (Resolution Section s 1 and 2).
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Recognition of Service: The House of Representatives intends to formally thank the professional truck drivers of the United States (Resolution Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified 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 Middle Class Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 9/14/2026
- Submitted in House
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5615)
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Shomari FiguresDemocrat · Alabama
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio