Summary: HRES 427 – Recognizing National Public Works Week

Overview

• Type: House Resolution (nonbinding ceremonial measure)
• Purpose: To recognize and support National Public Works Week and to encourage tribute to the public works workforce
• Introduced: May 19, 2025
• Status: Submitted in the House and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
• Sponsor(s): Primary sponsor Angie Craig; cosponsors Dina Titus and Jefferson Van Drew

Purpose and Intent

• The resolution expresses support for National Public Works Week and calls on the American public to pay tribute to:
  • Public works professionals
  • Public works first responders
  • Individuals serving in support roles within the public works industry
• It emphasizes recognition of the significant contributions of these workers to protecting the country’s health, safety, and quality of life.

Key Provisions

• Clause (1): The House of Representatives supports National Public Works Week.
• Clause (2): The House encourages the people of the United States to pay tribute to the public works workforce and related support roles, acknowledging their role in health, safety, and quality of life.

Affected Parties and Scope

• Directly affects: Public works professionals, first responders working in public works, and support personnel within the public works sector
• Indirectly affects: The general public, by promoting awareness and appreciation for public infrastructure and services
• Note: As a resolution, it is symbolic and does not authorize new programs, funding, or regulatory changes.

Procedural and Timeline Details

• Legislative actions (as of the provided text):
  • 2025-05-19: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
  • 2025-05-19: Submitted in House
• If enacted, an HR resolution typically does not require presidential signature and does not change existing law.

Sponsorship

• Primary sponsor: Angie Craig
• Cosponsors: Dina Titus (cosponsor) and Jefferson Van Drew (cosponsor)

Potential Impact

• Public awareness and morale: Raises visibility of the public works workforce and their contributions
• Local and national events: May encourage ceremonies, proclamations, or recognition at local governments and communities during National Public Works Week
• Policy implications: No fiscal impact or regulatory changes anticipated; purely ceremonial

Next Steps

• After referral to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the bill would need committee action and potential floor action in the House. It would then potentially move to the Senate for consideration, where its fate would depend on Senate consensus and scheduling.