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Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 580
Bill 118 HRES 580, also known as the Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day, is a piece of legislation that aims to recognize and honor the hard work and dedication of journeyman lineworkers across the United States. These lineworkers play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and safety of the nation's electrical infrastructure.
The bill expresses support for the designation of a specific day, known as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day, to honor these skilled workers. It highlights the importance of their work in maintaining and repairing power lines, ensuring that electricity is delivered safely and efficiently to homes and businesses.
The legislation emphasizes the risks and challenges that journeyman lineworkers face on a daily basis, including working in hazardous conditions and responding to emergencies during natural disasters. It acknowledges the sacrifices that these lineworkers make to keep the lights on for millions of Americans. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 580 seeks to raise awareness of the vital role that journeyman lineworkers play in our society and to show appreciation for their hard work and dedication. It is a bipartisan effort to recognize and honor these unsung heroes who work tirelessly to keep our communities powered and connected.
The bill expresses support for the designation of a specific day, known as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day, to honor these skilled workers. It highlights the importance of their work in maintaining and repairing power lines, ensuring that electricity is delivered safely and efficiently to homes and businesses.
The legislation emphasizes the risks and challenges that journeyman lineworkers face on a daily basis, including working in hazardous conditions and responding to emergencies during natural disasters. It acknowledges the sacrifices that these lineworkers make to keep the lights on for millions of Americans. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 580 seeks to raise awareness of the vital role that journeyman lineworkers play in our society and to show appreciation for their hard work and dedication. It is a bipartisan effort to recognize and honor these unsung heroes who work tirelessly to keep our communities powered and connected.
Congressional Summary of HRES 580
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. (A journeyman lineworker is a person who builds and maintains electrical power systems.)
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Current Status of Bill HRES 580
Bill HRES 580 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2023. Bill HRES 580 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 11, 2023. Bill HRES 580's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. as of July 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 580
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
312Democrat Cosponsors
250Republican Cosponsors
62Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 580
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentPotential Impact Areas
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Congressional tributes
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Worker safety and health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 580
Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 580
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