Passed on 2026-06-24
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 794
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
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Introduced 2026-06-24Topic: labor · energy · infrastructure utilitiesSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution supports naming July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. The date marks 130 years since the death of Henry Miller, the first president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, who was killed while restoring power during an outage in Washington, D.C. The resolution honors the work of lineworkers who maintain and repair the electric grid. It also encourages people in the United States to observe the day. It does not create a law or provide funding.
Sponsors
- Catherine Cortez Masto Democrat sponsor
- 21 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3194; text: CR S3218) | |
| 2026-06-24 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | floor pass |