Provide financial assistance and support services to the families of utility workers who die or are permanently disabled while on the job.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Linemen Legacy Act?
The Linemen Legacy Act is in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as of March 19, 2026. The subcommittee must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees do not take action. This bill has seen no movement since March 19, 2026, and a similar version expired in the previous session.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Linemen Legacy Act (H.R. 7996 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7610 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7610 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Clay Higgins (R-LA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.