Angie Craig (D-MN)
Recognizing "National Public Works Week" and the essential contributions of public works professionals.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes "National Public Works Week" occurring from May 17 through May 23, 2026. The theme for this week is "Rooted in Service. Powered by Community." It aims to recognize the essential contributions of public works professionals who maintain critical infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. The resolution also commends these professionals for their service and dedication to communities. Additionally, it supports efforts to grow the public works workforce to meet infrastructure needs. Finally, it highlights the importance of partnerships between different levels of government.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
The resolution supports efforts to strengthen and grow the public works workforce to meet infrastructure needs.
- Scored +2
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The resolution highlights that modern, resilient infrastructure is essential to economic growth.
- Scored +2
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The resolution recognizes the essential role of public works professionals in maintaining roads and bridges.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Essential Workers: The resolution recognizes the essential role public works professionals play in protecting public health, safety, and quality of life. (Section 1)
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Commendation of Service: It offers official commendation to public works professionals for their service and dedication to communities across the United States. (Section 2)
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Workforce Development: The resolution supports efforts to strengthen and grow the public works workforce to meet current and future infrastructure needs. (Section 3)
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Public Awareness: It encourages greater public awareness regarding the importance of infrastructure investment, resilience, and maintenance. (Section 4)
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Government Cooperation: The resolution affirms the importance of strong Federal, State, and local partnerships in delivering infrastructure that benefits all Americans. (Section 5)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text contains no provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution supports efforts to strengthen and grow the public works workforce to meet infrastructure needs. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The resolution highlights that modern, resilient infrastructure is essential to economic growth.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The resolution notes that public works personnel play a vital role in emergency management and disaster response. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The resolution recognizes the essential role of public works professionals in maintaining roads and bridges.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The resolution notes that infrastructure underpins the Nation's economy. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution recognizes the role of public works in delivering infrastructure that benefits all Americans. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The resolution recognizes the role of public works in delivering infrastructure that benefits all Americans.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The resolution affirms the importance of strong Federal, State, and local partnerships.
- 5/20/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey