This House resolution expresses support for recognizing August 17 through August 23, 2026, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week." It celebrates warehouse and logistics workers and lists reasons for the recognition drawn from the resolution text: there are over 1,800,000 warehousing and storage workers (Bureau of Labor Statistics), the industry has faced tariffs and supply chain disruptions, many warehouse workers work long hours with little rest, warehouse temperatures in summer can surpass 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and warehouses in the Inland Empire handle distribution for many goods from the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports (which receive about 40 percent of U.S. imports). The resolution also highlights that warehouse workers assist the supply chain by transporting, packing, processing, and moving inventory. The text resolves that the House supports the goals of the recognition week, encourages awareness of warehouse workers' contributions, acknowledges them as front line workers, and recommits to efforts to reduce injuries and support their needs.
The resolution is a formal statement by the House of Representatives that recognizes and honors warehouse workers for a specified week in 2026. It calls for increased public awareness of their contributions and safety concerns and expresses legislative support for reducing injuries and supporting worker needs. The document was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce and is listed as in progress. No specific changes to programs or funding are included in the text of the resolution.
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Supporters say the week will celebrate and raise awareness of the large number of warehousing and storage workers and the difficult conditions they face, including long hours, hot summer temperatures, and supply chain pressures. The resolution sponsors emphasize the workers' role in moving and storing goods and in managing distribution from major ports.
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