# 119-hres-1199: 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, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".

119-hres-1199, 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, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1199
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-20
- Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC)
- Cosponsors: 62
- Policy area: Labor and Employment
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**This resolution would recognize linemen as first responders and designate April 18, 2026, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.** It would honor linemen for keeping power flowing, serving as first responders during storms, and working high on power lines year round under dangerous conditions. The text highlights their role in maintaining and expanding the Nation's energy infrastructure, notes the family and personal sacrifices they make, and calls for community recognition of their contributions to public safety and the economy.

## Cosponsors (62)

- Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1] (R-NE), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3] (D-WA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] (R-AZ), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3] (D-MI), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] (D-GA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] (R-NV), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3] (R-TN), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] (D-MN), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] (R-PA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] (R-MI), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] (R-FL), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] (R-NC), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (D-NY), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] (R-MS), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] (R-NC), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] (R-OH), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18] (D-NY), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] (R-IN), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] (R-IL), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] (R-NE), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] (R-NC), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] (R-VA), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8] (D-MI), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] (R-MS), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15] (R-OH), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] (R-TX), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] (R-FL), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] (R-MI), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] (R-PA), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] (R-WA), 2026-04-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-CA), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5] (R-WI), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-hres-1199 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1199)

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