119-hres649

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 649 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 649

Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 
 2025, as ``Warehouse Worker Recognition Week'', the national event 
 celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 August 12, 2025

 Mrs. Torres of California (for herself, Mr. Takano, Ms. Barragan, Ms. 
Chu, Ms. Garcia of Texas, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Tonko, and Ms. Meng) submitted 
 the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
 Education and Workforce

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 RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 
 2025, as ``Warehouse Worker Recognition Week'', the national event 
 celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.

Whereas warehouse workers are important in supporting and developing the United 
 States economy;
Whereas, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the total number of 
 warehousing and storage workers employed is over 1,800,000;
Whereas tariffs and supply chain disruptions have impacted the logistics 
 industry;
Whereas warehouse workers work around the clock, with little rest;
Whereas warehouse workers in the summer months work in dangerously hot 
 conditions, and warehouses can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit;
Whereas warehouses in the Inland Empire manage distribution for most goods 
 traveling through the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, which receive 40 
 percent of the Nation's imports; and
Whereas warehouse workers help individuals and communities through--

    (1) assisting in the supply chain;

    (2) helping to transport goods; and

    (3) packing, processing, and moving inventory: Now, therefore, be it

 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) supports the goals of ``Warehouse Worker Recognition 
 Week'';

    (2) encourages increased awareness of the contributions of 
 warehouse workers;

    (3) acknowledges that warehouse workers are front line 
 workers; and

    (4) recommits to work together to reduce injuries and 
 support the needs of these front line workers.
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