Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1347

Recognizing the roles and contributions of automotive workers in the United States, with particular recognition of their impact in Michigan, and expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "American Automotive Worker Recognition Month".

Automotive Workers: Recognition Month

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. Since June 7, 2026, no further action has been taken by these committees. It is common for bills to remain in committee without a vote, and this proposal is not moving forward at this time.

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Key Points

This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize September 2026 as American Automotive Worker Recognition Month. It aims to celebrate the hard work of people who build cars and parts across the country.
The proposal highlights Michigan as the heart of the industry. The state has more than 160,000 car manufacturing jobs and thousands of small businesses that supply parts to larger companies.
It points out that the car industry supports 10 million jobs nationwide and adds 1.2 trillion dollars to the economy. This includes everyone from factory workers to people working at local car dealerships.
The resolution argues that keeping car production in the United States is important for national security. By making vehicles at home, the country relies less on foreign factories and stays more prepared for crises.

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Jun 8, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Jun 8, 2026

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Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Recognizing the roles and contributions of automotive workers in the United States, with particular recognition of their impact in Michigan, and expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "American Automotive Worker Recognition Month".

Bill NumberHRES 1347

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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