Bill · S.Res. 750· Senate(119-SRES-750)
A resolution recognizing "National Public Works Week" and the contributions of public works professionals.
- Introduced
- 5/21/2026
- Last activity
- 5/21/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2452; text: CR S2446)
- Sponsored by
- Shelley Capito
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 4
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- 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 recognizes "National Public Works Week" and the contributions made by public works professionals. The week is scheduled to be observed from May 17 through May 23, 2026, under the theme "Rooted in Service. Powered by Community." The measure aims to commend these professionals for their service to communities across the United States. Additionally, the resolution seeks to increase public awareness regarding the importance of infrastructure and public works.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would union members be better off under this?+1
The resolution commends the dedicated workforce of public works agencies.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
The resolution recognizes that public works services support communities across the United States.
Is this likely to create jobs?+1
The resolution commends the existing workforce in the public works sector.
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 Professionals: The resolution commends public works professionals for their service to communities (Resolution, Section 2). This highlights their role in providing essential services like construction, operation, and maintenance of transportation, water, and waste systems.
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Increased Awareness: The measure encourages greater public awareness of the importance of public works and infrastructure (Resolution, Section s 3). This is intended to increase understanding of the infrastructure that serves the public.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text contains no provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 Rural Residents+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+1Improves Roads And Bridges+1
- 5/21/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2452; text: CR S2446)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2452; text: CR S2446)
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
John CurtisRepublican · Utah
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
Cynthia LummisRepublican · Wyoming
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island