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HRES 1427

Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

119th Congress Introduced by Gabe Amo and 138 co-sponsors

Designates July 10 as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day to honor and publicly acknowledge the risks, service, and sacrifices of lineworkers.

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Bill Summary · HRES 1427

Overview

  • Bill: H.Res. 1427
  • Session: 119th Congress, 2nd Session
  • Purpose: Express support for recognizing July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
  • Status: Introduced July 13, 2026; referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Main purpose and intent

  • The resolution designates July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day and expresses national recognition of journeyman lineworkers.
  • It honors the contributions and sacrifices of lineworkers who maintain and restore electric power, often under hazardous conditions and long hours.
  • It acknowledges the historical note that Henry Miller, the first elected president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, died from injuries sustained while addressing an electrical outage, which underscores the risks faced by lineworkers.
  • It calls on the American public to observe the day with appropriate reflection and appreciation for the lineworkers’ service.

Key provisions and changes

As a House resolution, the bill establishes:
- Formal designation: July 10th shall be observed or recognized as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
- Honor and recognition: A statement honoring the countless journeyman lineworkers who place themselves in harm’s way to serve their communities.
- Encouragement of observance: Americans are urged to observe the day with appropriate reflection on the contributions and risks borne by lineworkers.

Who/what would be affected

  • The designation itself applies to the United States and its people, particularly recognizing:
    • Journeyman lineworkers (electric transmission and distribution workers)
    • Organizations and unions involved in the electrical industry (e.g., International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers historical reference)
  • The resolution does not impose new regulatory requirements or funding; it is an expression of Congress’s support and a symbolic recognition.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction date: July 13, 2026.
  • Referral: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Next steps: Committee consideration, potential floor action, and, if adopted, presidential signature to formalize the designation (typical for House resolutions, though not explicitly stated in text).

Additional context

  • The resolution emphasizes safety and heroism of lineworkers, including their role during major disasters (hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, pandemics) and long hours in dangerous environments.
  • It situates the recognition within a historical note about Henry Miller, tying the day to the broader history of linework and labor in the electrical sector.

If you’d like, I can compare this resolution to similar “recognition day” resolutions or provide a brief synthesis of how such designations typically influence public awareness and commemorative events.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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