Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2024, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1157, introduced in the 118th Congress, is a non-binding resolution recognizing the profession of linemen and their contributions to public safety. It expresses support for designating April 18, 2024, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day." The resolution aims to honor the work and bravery of linemen who maintain and protect electrical infrastructure. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No legislative text or detailed provisions are available.
H.Res. 1157 sought to honor linemen and establish a national appreciation day but did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and expired without enactment.
- The resolution recognizes the profession and contributions of linemen to public safety.
- It supports designating April 18, 2024, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
- The bill was referred to a relevant subcommittee but did not progress and expired.
['Linemen and professionals in electrical line work', 'Organizations representing linemen and electrical utilities', 'Public safety stakeholders reliant on electrical infrastructure']
['As a non-binding resolution, it carries no legal authority or funding implications.', 'No implementation mechanisms or oversight provisions are included.', 'The resolution’s impact is primarily symbolic, limiting direct policy effects.']
The resolution fits within a broader context of congressional measures that recognize and honor specific professions or causes symbolically. It was introduced in the House and referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security, reflecting its relevance to labor and public safety in the energy sector. The bill did not advance further and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum.
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['May raise public awareness and appreciation of linemen’s role in public safety and infrastructure maintenance.', 'Could encourage similar symbolic recognitions for other professions or causes.', 'Potentially supports morale within the lineman profession through formal acknowledgment.']
The absence of full legislative text and the non-binding nature of the resolution limit the scope of oversight and transparency concerns. The bill’s failure to advance beyond subcommittee referral suggests limited legislative priority. Transparency efforts should focus on tracking symbolic resolutions to understand their frequency and legislative outcomes.
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