H.Res. 508

[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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