H.R. 7996 Introduced Emergency Management

Linemen Legacy Act

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify that utility line technicians qualify as emergency response providers.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] Introduced March 19, 2026 Cosponsors 4 (2 R, 2 D) Latest action March 20, 2026

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Actions

  1. Mar 20, 2026 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  2. Mar 19, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  3. Mar 19, 2026 Introduced in House

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