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S.Res. 750Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)Passed Congress

A resolution recognizing "National Public Works Week" and the contributions of public works professionals.

Sponsored by Shelley Moore CapitoSen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)
Introduced May 21, 2026

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The Senate resolution designates May 17‑23, 2026 as National Public Works Week and highlights the vital role of public works professionals in providing essential services such as transportation, water, waste, and emergency response. It aims to raise public awareness of the importance of infrastructure and to commend the workforce that maintains it across the United States.

Key Provisions

  • Officially recognizes May 17‑23, 2026 as National Public Works Week with the theme “Rooted in Service. Powered by Community.”
  • Commends public works professionals for their contributions to community health, safety, and quality of life.
  • Encourages greater public understanding and appreciation of public works and infrastructure.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2452; text: CR S2446)

May 21, 2026

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John Thune
Sen. John ThuneR-SD · May 21, 2026

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions, which are at the desk: S. Res. 749 and S. Res. 750. I ask unanimous…

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Agreed to SenateIssued May 21, 2026

III

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 750

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 21, 2026

Mrs. Capito (for herself, Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. Alsobrooks, Ms. Lummis, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Boozman, and Mr. Curtis) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Recognizing National Public Works Week and the contributions of public works professionals.

Whereas public works professionals provide essential services that support public health, safety, and quality of life in communities across the United States;

Whereas these services include the construction, operation, and maintenance of transportation systems, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater systems, solid waste management, and public facilities;

Whereas public works personnel play an important role in emergency response and recovery efforts, including clearing debris, restoring access, and helping communities rebuild following disasters;

Whereas reliable infrastructure is critical to economic growth, environmental stewardship, and community resilience;

Whereas public works agencies depend on a skilled and dedicated workforce to deliver these services;

Whereas National Public Works Week will be observed from May 17 through May 23, 2026, with the theme, “Rooted in Service. Powered by Community.”; and

Whereas National Public Works Week highlights the contributions of public works professionals and increases understanding of the infrastructure that serves the public: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

recognizes National Public Works Week and the contributions of public works professionals;

(2)

commends public works professionals for their service to communities across the United States; and

(3)

encourages greater public awareness of the importance of public works and infrastructure.