United States HRES 1306: Recognizing "National Public Works Week" and the essential contributions of public works professionals.

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119THCONGRESS 
2
DSESSION 
H.  RES.  1306 
Recognizing ‘‘National Public Works Week’’ and the essential contributions 
of public works professionals. 
IN  THE  HOUSE  OF  REPRESENTATIVES  
MAY20, 2026 
Ms.  C
RAIG(for  herself,  Mr.  VANDREW,  and  Ms.  TITUS)  submitted  the  fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing ‘‘National Public Works Week’’ and the essential 
contributions of public works professionals. 
Whereas  public  works  professionals  plan,  design,  build,  oper-
ate,  and  maintain  the  infrastructure  systems  that  under-
pin  the  Nation’s  economy  and  safeguard  public  health  
and safety; 
Whereas  these  professionals  are  responsible  for  critical  serv-
ices,  including  roads  and  bridges,  drinking  water  and  
wastewater   systems,   stormwater   infrastructure,   solid   
waste management, and public facilities; 
Whereas  public  works  personnel  play  a  vital  role  in  emer-
gency  management  and  are  often  among  the  first  to  re-
spond  before,  during,  and  after  disasters  by  clearing  de-
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bris,  restoring  access,  and  reestablishing  essential  serv-
ices; 
Whereas  modern,  resilient  infrastructure  is  essential  to  eco-
nomic  growth,  supply  chain  reliability,  environmental  sus-
tainability, and community well-being; 
Whereas  the  successful  delivery  of  infrastructure  projects  de-
pends  on  strong  partnerships  among  Federal,  State,  and  
local governments; 
Whereas  public  works  agencies  across  the  United  States  face  
workforce   shortages   and   increasing   demands,   under-
scoring  the  need  to  recruit,  train,  and  retain  the  next  
generation of skilled professionals; 
Whereas  public  works  professionals  demonstrate  dedication,  
innovation,  and  service  in  supporting  communities  every  
day; 
Whereas the American Public Works Association works to ad-
vance  professional  excellence,  workforce  development,  and  
public awareness of the value of public works; 
Whereas  ‘‘National  Public  Works  Week’’  will  be  observed  
from  May  17  through  May  23,  2026,  with  the  theme  
‘‘Rooted in Service. Powered by Community’’; and 
Whereas  National  Public  Works  Week  provides  an  oppor-
tunity  to  recognize  the  essential  contributions  of  public  
works  professionals  and  to  promote  understanding  of  the  
infrastructure  systems  that  communities  rely  on:  Now,  
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1
(1)  recognizes  ‘‘National  Public  Works  Week’’  2
and  the  essential  role  public  works  professionals  play  3
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in  protecting  public  health,  safety,  and  quality  of  1
life; 2
(2)   commends   public   works   professionals   for   3
their  service  and  dedication  to  communities  across  4
the United States; 5
(3)  supports  efforts  to  strengthen  and  grow  the  6
public  works  workforce  to  meet  current  and  future  7
infrastructure needs; 8
(4)  encourages  greater  public  awareness  of  the  9
importance  of  infrastructure  investment,  resilience,  10
and maintenance; and 11
(5)  affirms  the  importance  of  strong  Federal,  12
State,   and   local   partnerships   in   delivering   infra-13
structure that benefits all Americans. 14
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