Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 2025, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", the national event celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.

House Resolution

H.Res. 649

119th Congress

Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 2025, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", the national event celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith

Representative

Republican

NJ-4

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This bill would establish a 'Warehouse Worker Recognition Week' to celebrate the important role of logistics workers in the United States. It urges the development of a regional artificial intelligence strategy to protect civil rights, privacy, and access to resources in the Western Hemisphere.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would establish a 'Warehouse Worker Recognition Week' to celebrate the important role of logistics workers in the United States. It urges the development of a regional artificial intelligence strategy to protect civil rights, privacy, and access to resources in the Western Hemisphere.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution urges the development and implementation of a safe and responsible regional artificial intelligence (AI) strategy for the Western Hemisphere to protect and advance civil rights, civil liberties, privacy, equal opportunities, and access to critical resources or services. The resolution also calls on the United States to invest and leverage funding from its economic and international development agencies in research and development of AI education, training, and infrastructure throughout the Western Hemisphere.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates August 17-23, 2025 as 'Warehouse Worker Recognition Week' to honor logistics workers
Calls for the U.S. to develop a responsible artificial intelligence strategy for the Western Hemisphere to protect civil rights and access to resources
Encourages U.S. investment and funding in AI education, training, and infrastructure across the region

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would raise awareness and appreciation for warehouse and logistics workers across the United States. It would also position the U.S. to take a leadership role in promoting the responsible development of artificial intelligence technology in the Western Hemisphere to protect vulnerable populations.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

649, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 2025, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", the national event celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-649