Bill · H.Res. 826· House(119-HRES-826)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 20 to October 24, 2025, as "Careers in Energy Week".
- Introduced
- 10/21/2025
- Last activity
- 10/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Glenn Thompson
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 3
- 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 expresses support for designating the week of October 20 to October 24, 2025, as Careers in Energy Week. It highlights that the United States relies on a robust energy industry for homes, businesses, and national security. The text notes that the energy workforce will need tens of millions of new and replacement workers over the next decade. It aims to raise awareness about growing career opportunities in the energy sector among students and young professionals. The House of Representatives supports this designation and honors the dedication of current energy workers. Finally, it encourages education, awareness, and collaboration between industry and government agencies to support workforce development.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution aims to raise awareness about career opportunities in the energy sector specifically among students and young professionals.
Would students be better off under this?+2
The resolution promotes energy education and awareness, emphasizing career and technical education for students.
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The resolution encourages workforce development and highlights growing career opportunities in the energy sector.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Workers: Under section (2), the House recognizes and honors the dedication and professionalism of millions of individuals working in the energy sector who ensure the safe and reliable delivery of energy. This is positive because it gives public recognition to hardworking Americans.
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Highlighting Careers: Under section (3), the bill highlights rewarding career opportunities in the energy industry, ranging from skilled trades to engineering and management. This could help everyday people learn about good jobs available to them.
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Promoting Education: Under section (4), the text promotes energy education and awareness among students and the general public, emphasizing career and technical education. This benefits people by encouraging skill-building for future job opportunities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Burdens Identified: Based strictly on the text provided, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, penalties, or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Students+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
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