# 119-sres-294: A resolution designating the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week".

119-sres-294, A resolution designating the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV); status passed_senate (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-294
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution designating the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week".
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2025-06-18
- Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Designates the week of May 18–24, 2025, as National Public Works Week to honor public works professionals and the infrastructure they maintain.** It recognizes the work these professionals do to keep transportation, water, sewage, sanitation, public buildings, and other essential systems operating. The resolution highlights their contributions to public health, safety, environmental protection, and economic vitality, notes that many are first responders after disasters, and urges communities and federal representatives to hold ceremonies and events that pay tribute to them.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- 119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-522: Credit Union Board Modernization Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-294 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/294)

## Related
- [119-s-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2296)
- [119-s-4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4784)
- [119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4949)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-522: Credit Union Board Modernization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-522)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-294 (as of 2026-04-21).