119-hres508

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 508 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 508

 Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through 
 September 20, 2025, as ``National Truck Driver Appreciation Week''.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 June 12, 2025

 Mr. Bost (for himself and Mr. Carbajal) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
 Government Reform

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 RESOLUTION

 Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through 
 September 20, 2025, as ``National Truck Driver Appreciation Week''.

Whereas 3,500,000 individuals in the United States navigate the roads and 
 highways of the United States as professional truck drivers;
Whereas the trucking industry is the backbone of the economy of the United 
 States, and truck drivers play an essential role in moving the United 
 States forward;
Whereas the quality of life that the people of the United States enjoy would not 
 be possible without the steadfast dedication demonstrated by truck 
 drivers;
Whereas truckers of the United States drive over 330,000,000,000 miles each 
 year, the equivalent of nearly 1,800 round trips to the sun, to deliver 
 daily necessities and other consumer goods;
Whereas truck drivers make many sacrifices, including time away from their 
 families, to fulfill their important responsibilities and get shipments 
 where they need to be on time, safely, and securely;
Whereas truck drivers transport more than 11,000,000,000 tons of freight each 
 year, which is about 70 percent of all the freight moved in the United 
 States;
Whereas more than 80 percent of United States communities rely exclusively on 
 truck drivers to deliver their commodities, including the most remote 
 towns and territories that are unreachable by other modes of 
 transportation;
Whereas the commitment of truck drivers ensures the delivery of vital public 
 services, such as medical supplies, food distribution, and emergency 
 relief during crises, making truck drivers indispensable to the well-
 being of the United States;
Whereas truck drivers play an essential role in maintaining national security by 
 transporting critical military equipment, supplies, and personnel in 
 support of defense operations, ensuring the readiness and mobility of 
 the United States Armed Forces;
Whereas hundreds of billions of safe driving miles accumulated by truck drivers 
 each year are a source of pride and reflect the unique skills of truck 
 drivers and their commitment to excellence; and
Whereas the diligence and attention to detail displayed by truck drivers is 
 critical to protecting the safety of all roadway users: Now, therefore, 
 be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the 
designation of ``National Truck Driver Appreciation Week''.
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