Recognizing Linemen, the profession of Linemen, and the contributions of these brave men and women to protect public safety, and expressing support of designation of April 18, 2016, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Bill: 114-hres-685
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6]
Introduced: 2016-04-15
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Electric power generation and transmission

Worker safety and health
Latest action: action_date: 2016-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Summaries:
action_date: 2016-04-15
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety.</p> <p>Expresses support for the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.</p>

tv_txt: IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 685 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2016 Mr. Tom Price of Georgia submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing Linemen, the profession of Linemen, and the contributions of these brave men and women to protect public safety, and expressing support of designation of April 18, 2016, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas the profession of Lineman is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas Linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events where these brave men and women work to make the scene safe for the other public safety heroes; Whereas Linemen work with thousands of volts of electricity high atop power lines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas Linemen must often work under dangerous conditions far from their families to construct and maintain the Nation’s energy infrastructure; Whereas Linemen put their lives on the line every day with little recognition or appreciation from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas April 18, 2015, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman’s Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the efforts of Linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.