A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Linemen Legacy Act," seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The primary purpose is to clarify the definition of emergency response providers. It specifically adds utility line technicians to this category. This addition applies when they are responding to a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +4
Would union members be better off under this?
Utility line technicians receive formal recognition of their role as essential emergency response providers during disasters.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Utility companies and business owners benefit from the clarified status of their technicians as recognized emergency response providers.
- Scored +3
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The bill clarifies the status of utility line technicians as emergency response providers during major disasters or Presidentially declared emergencies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarification of Status for Utility Workers: By adding utility line technicians to the definition of emergency response providers in Section 2, the bill provides specific recognition for these workers when they respond to major disasters or Presidentially declared emergencies.
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Support During Disasters: The amendment to Section 2(6) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ensures that technicians are included when responding to emergencies declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would union members be better off under this? — Utility line technicians receive formal recognition of their role as essential emergency response providers during disasters. Would business owners be better off under this? — Utility companies and business owners benefit from the clarified status of their technicians as recognized emergency response providers. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Recognizing utility technicians as emergency responders can facilitate faster restoration of power and services in rural areas following disasters.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill clarifies the status of utility line technicians as emergency response providers during major disasters or Presidentially declared emergencies. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — By recognizing utility line technicians as emergency responders, the bill helps ensure more efficient restoration of essential utility infrastructure during disasters.
- 7/6/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/20/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 3/19/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Nicholas LangworthyRepublican · New York
Donald NorcrossDemocrat · New Jersey
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia