FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 13, 2026
CONTACT:
Kyra Smith (Crapo)
Senators pass bipartisan resolution designating July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) and Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) led the passage of a bipartisan resolution to designate July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. The resolution recognizes the essential contributions of journeyman lineworkers in maintaining the nation’s electric grid and restoring power following severe weather, natural disasters and other emergencies.
“Journeyman lineworkers play a critical role in keeping our communities powered, connected and safe,” said Crapo. “These highly skilled professionals work under challenging and often dangerous conditions, and this resolution appropriately honors their dedication, expertise and service to Idahoans and Americans across the nation.”
“Every year on July 10, we recognize the tireless dedication of journeyman lineworkers,” said Cortez Masto. “These men and women not only perform routine maintenance to our power grids, but they also restore electricity when our communities are struck by disasters, from wildfires to hurricanes. I am proud to stand behind our lineworkers and to introduce this bipartisan resolution honoring their steadfast commitment to our communities.”
“Despite the freezing winter cold and sweltering summer heat, lineworkers across North Dakota ensure the power stays on when we need it the most,” said Cramer. “Growing up, my dad was a rural electric lineman, and I saw firsthand his hard work and commitment to keeping electrons flowing for our neighbors. Our resolution honors the thousands of journeymen lineworkers in America for their selfless dedication.”
The Resolution is endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and Edison Electric Institute (EEI).
Also co-sponsoring the Resolution are U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Alan Armstrong (R-Oklahoma), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois), Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico), John Hickenlooper (D-Colorado), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), John Hoeven (R-North Dakota), Ashley Moody (R-Florida), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), Rick Scott (R-Florida), Alex Padilla (D-California), Adam Schiff (D-California), Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada), Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan), Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi).
The full text of the resolution can be found here.
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About Mike Crapo
Senator Mike Crapo has represented Idaho in the Senate since 1999, following three terms in the U.S. House and eight years in the Idaho State Senate. A lifelong Idahoan, he currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.
