H. Res. 1199 (119th)Bill Overview

Recognize Linemen and National Lineman Appreciation Day

Simple ResolutionLabor and Employment|Labor and Employment
Cosponsors
Support
Bipartisan
Introduced
Apr 20, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced
Committee
Floor
President
Law
Congressional Activities
01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution is a simple House resolution that recognizes and honors linemen and expresses support for designating April 18, 2026 as National Lineman Appreciation Day. It states the House's view and offers recognition but does not create or change any federal law or establish an official federal holiday. Because it is only a statement by the House, it does not require action by the Senate or the President.

Passage rules

As a simple resolution, it would be considered and adopted only by the House of Representatives and is non-binding; it does not go to the Senate or the President and does not have the force of law.

A non-binding House resolution recognizing the work of linemen, supporting designation of April 18, 2026, as National Lineman Appreciation Day, and recognizing linemen as first responders.

Passage10/100

As a nonbinding House resolution, it is unlikely to become binding law; House adoption probable but statutory enactment unlikely.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution that clearly states its purpose and uses standard declaratory language appropriate for recognizing a profession and supporting a date designation. It contains the expected minimal operative provisions for such a resolution and does not attempt to create binding legal or administrative effects.

Contention10/100

Progressive wants substantive worker protections beyond symbolism

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Local governmentsFederal agencies · Local governments

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitIncreases public recognition and appreciation for linemen and their safety risks.
  • Potential benefitCould improve recruitment and retention by elevating the profession’s public profile.
  • Local governmentsEncourages local ceremonies and community support for linemen and their families.
Likely burdened
  • Federal agenciesCould create public confusion about whether the designation creates a federal holiday.
  • Potential burdenDoes not itself improve workplace safety standards or mandate additional protections.
  • Local governmentsLocal observances could impose minor costs on municipalities or organizations hosting events.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressive wants substantive worker protections beyond symbolism
Progressive85%

Generally supportive of honoring essential workers and public-safety contributions.

May criticize the resolution as symbolic without addressing worker safety, pay, or benefits.

Leans supportive
Centrist90%

Views the resolution as a low-cost, non-controversial recognition of public-safety work.

Sees modest value but notes limited practical effect.

Leans supportive
Conservative85%

Likely receptive to honoring hardworking, public-safety personnel.

Accepts a federal recognition day if it remains symbolic and non-regulatory.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Still ahead

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood10/100

As a nonbinding House resolution, it is unlikely to become binding law; House adoption probable but statutory enactment unlikely.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the Senate will introduce or adopt a companion resolution
  • Possible objections on procedural grounds in either chamber
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

No vote history yet

The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.

06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Progressive wants substantive worker protections beyond symbolism

As a nonbinding House resolution, it is unlikely to become binding law; House adoption probable but statutory enactment unlikely.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution that clearly states its purpose and uses standard declaratory language appropriate for recognizing a profession an…

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