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A resolution designating the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week".

USA119th CongressSRES-294| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
Shelley Moore Capito

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (5)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution officially designates the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week," aiming to acknowledge the critical role that public works professionals play in maintaining and improving the nation's infrastructure and quality of life. It specifically recognizes their vital contributions to essential services such as designing, building, operating, and maintaining transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage, and waste disposal systems. These professionals are crucial for ensuring public health, safety, and environmental protection, often acting as first responders during emergencies. The resolution further urges individuals and communities across the United States to participate in activities and ceremonies that pay tribute to these dedicated professionals and celebrate their substantial contributions to the country.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-213
A resolution designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2019, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-641
A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-701
A resolution designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-223
A resolution designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-217
A resolution designating the week of May 16 through May 22, 2021, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-528
A resolution designating the week of May 20 through May 26, 2018, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-586
A resolution designating the week of May 17 through May 23, 2020, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-181
A resolution designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2017, as "National Public Works Week".
Jun 18, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478; text: CR S3477)
Jun 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-213
    A resolution designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2019, as "National Public Works Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-641
    A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022, as "National Public Works Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-701
    A resolution designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024, as "National Public Works Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-223
    A resolution designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023, as "National Public Works Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-217
    A resolution designating the week of May 16 through May 22, 2021, as "National Public Works Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-528
    A resolution designating the week of May 20 through May 26, 2018, as "National Public Works Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-586
    A resolution designating the week of May 17 through May 23, 2020, as "National Public Works Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-181
    A resolution designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2017, as "National Public Works Week".


  • June 18, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478; text: CR S3477)


  • June 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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A resolution designating the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week".

USA119th CongressSRES-294| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
This resolution officially designates the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week," aiming to acknowledge the critical role that public works professionals play in maintaining and improving the nation's infrastructure and quality of life. It specifically recognizes their vital contributions to essential services such as designing, building, operating, and maintaining transportation systems, water infrastructure, sewage, and waste disposal systems. These professionals are crucial for ensuring public health, safety, and environmental protection, often acting as first responders during emergencies. The resolution further urges individuals and communities across the United States to participate in activities and ceremonies that pay tribute to these dedicated professionals and celebrate their substantial contributions to the country.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-213
A resolution designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2019, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-641
A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-701
A resolution designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-223
A resolution designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-217
A resolution designating the week of May 16 through May 22, 2021, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-528
A resolution designating the week of May 20 through May 26, 2018, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-586
A resolution designating the week of May 17 through May 23, 2020, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-181
A resolution designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2017, as "National Public Works Week".
Jun 18, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478; text: CR S3477)
Jun 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-213
    A resolution designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2019, as "National Public Works Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-641
    A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022, as "National Public Works Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-701
    A resolution designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024, as "National Public Works Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-223
    A resolution designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023, as "National Public Works Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-217
    A resolution designating the week of May 16 through May 22, 2021, as "National Public Works Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-528
    A resolution designating the week of May 20 through May 26, 2018, as "National Public Works Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-586
    A resolution designating the week of May 17 through May 23, 2020, as "National Public Works Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-181
    A resolution designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2017, as "National Public Works Week".


  • June 18, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478; text: CR S3477)


  • June 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Shelley Moore Capito

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (5)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesInfrastructure development