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Linemen Legacy Act

USA119th CongressHR-7996| House 
| Updated: 3/20/2026
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (2)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Linemen Legacy Act , seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to expand the definition of "emergency response providers." The primary purpose is to formally recognize the critical role of utility line technicians during times of crisis and ensure their inclusion in federal emergency response efforts. Specifically, the legislation modifies Section 2(6) of the Homeland Security Act to include these technicians within the definition of emergency response providers. This inclusion applies when they are actively responding to a major disaster or an emergency officially declared by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The amendment aims to provide clarity and support for these essential workers who restore vital infrastructure following catastrophic events.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7610
Linemen Legacy Act
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 20, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7610
    Linemen Legacy Act


  • March 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 20, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

Linemen Legacy Act

USA119th CongressHR-7996| House 
| Updated: 3/20/2026
This bill, titled the Linemen Legacy Act , seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to expand the definition of "emergency response providers." The primary purpose is to formally recognize the critical role of utility line technicians during times of crisis and ensure their inclusion in federal emergency response efforts. Specifically, the legislation modifies Section 2(6) of the Homeland Security Act to include these technicians within the definition of emergency response providers. This inclusion applies when they are actively responding to a major disaster or an emergency officially declared by the President under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The amendment aims to provide clarity and support for these essential workers who restore vital infrastructure following catastrophic events.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7610
Linemen Legacy Act
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 20, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7610
    Linemen Legacy Act


  • March 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • March 20, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (2)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Emergency Management

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted