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RepublicanBill · S.Res. 294· Senate(119-SRES-294)

A resolution designating the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week".

Rep. Capito
Age: 73 years
West Virginia
Introduced
6/18/2025
Last activity
6/18/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478; text: CR S3477)
Sponsored by
Shelley Capito
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 3
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution designates the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week." It serves to recognize and celebrate the daily contributions of public works professionals. These professionals work to improve public infrastructure and the health, safety, and well-being of communities. The resolution also urges individuals and communities to participate in activities and ceremonies. These events are intended to pay tribute to these professionals and recognize their substantial contributions to the United States.

Yes

  • Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+2

    The resolution acknowledges the vital role public works professionals play in maintaining transportation systems.

  • Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+2

    The resolution highlights the contribution of professionals to vital community infrastructure including transit systems.

  • Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+2

    The resolution notes that public works professionals are often first responders during natural disasters.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.