Bill · H.Res. 337· House(119-HRES-337)
Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2025, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".
- Introduced
- 4/17/2025
- Last activity
- 4/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- David Rouzer
- Cosponsors
- - 30 - 26
- 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 recognizes the profession of linemen and their various contributions. It highlights their role in protecting public safety and maintaining the Nation's energy infrastructure. The text notes that linemen often work in dangerous conditions to keep electricity flowing. Additionally, the resolution recognizes linemen as first responders. Finally, it expresses support for designating April 18, 2025, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day."
Yes
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+2
The resolution recognizes linemen as first responders who maintain infrastructure during catastrophic events.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Service: The resolution recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety (Section 1).
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Designation of Appreciation Day: The resolution supports designating April 18, 2025, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day" (Section 2).
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Status as First Responders: The resolution recognizes linemen as first responders (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the 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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+2
- 4/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/24/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 4/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 47 Cosponsors added.
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