Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Summary
The bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to explicitly include utility line technicians—often called linemen—as emergency response providers during major disasters or presidentially declared emergencies. By expanding the definition of responders, the legislation gives these workers the same recognition and protections as other emergency personnel. This aims to improve coordination and support for essential workers who restore power and communications after crises.
AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.
Track this bill
Get real-time alerts when HR 7996 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.
Sign up free