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".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1347 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
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''.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 8, 2026

Mr. James submitted the following resolution; which was 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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                               RESOLUTION

 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''.

Whereas the United States automotive industry exemplifies the American worker,
        is a cornerstone of the Nation's manufacturing base, and drives economic
        production for the United States;
Whereas the State of Michigan serves as the focal point of American automotive
        manufacturing, earning the reputation as the heart and soul of the
        Nation's auto industry;
Whereas Michigan is proud to be home to more than 160,000 direct automotive
        manufacturing jobs, the largest amount in the United States, producing
        vehicles and components that are safely relied upon by families,
        businesses, and first responders across the country, and supports
        hundreds of thousands more jobs across the supply chain and its related
        industries;
Whereas the broader automotive industry supports more than 10,000,000 American
        jobs, including direct manufacturing, suppliers, logistics, and
        dealership employment, which contributes $1,200,000,000,000 to the
        American economy, which will be approximately 3.7 percent of the
        Nation's gross domestic product, with Michigan serving as a leading
        contributor to that output;
Whereas Michigan-based workers, engineers, and manufacturers have been at the
        forefront of innovation for more than a century, from inventing the
        assembly line to creating advanced mobility technologies;
Whereas the automotive industry remains an essential backbone of blue-collar
        employment in Michigan and across the United States, providing stable,
        good-paying jobs that support strong American families and strengthen
        local communities;
Whereas Michigan's automotive supply chain includes thousands of manufacturers,
        from small family-owned shops to large century-old corporations, many
        located in communities that rely on a strong domestic auto industry for
        economic stability and growth;
Whereas automotive workers play a vital role in maintaining and advancing
        industrial capacity within the United States, which is essential for
        economic resilience, worldwide stability and security, and preparedness
        in times of crisis resulting in the home of the Arsenal of Democracy;
Whereas continued investment in American manufacturing, with Michigan's
        automotive sector being at the forefront, strengthens domestic supply
        chains and reduces reliance on foreign production, resulting in a
        stronger, and more United States of America;
Whereas policies that support domestic production and a skilled workforce are
        essential and great drivers to ensuring that automotive jobs remain and
        grow in the State of Michigan and the United States;
Whereas a strong automotive workforce contributes to American energy
        independence, mobility, and infrastructure development; and
Whereas recognizing the contributions of autoworkers honors a proud tradition of
        American manufacturing excellence deeply rooted in Michigan: Now,
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses support for the designation of ``American
        Automotive Worker Recognition Month'';
            (2) recognizes the vital role of automotive workers,
        particularly those in Michigan, in strengthening the United
        States economy, manufacturing base, and national security;
            (3) commends the skill, dedication, and productivity of
        American autoworkers across manufacturing plants, supply
        chains, and dealerships;
            (4) acknowledges the importance of policies that promote
        domestic production, workforce development, and supply chain
        resilience, especially in leading automotive States like
        Michigan;
            (5) encourages continued investment in the American
        automotive industry to ensure global competitiveness; and
            (6) thanks the Nation's automotive workers, including the
        generations of workers in Michigan, for their contributions to
        American industry, innovation, and prosperity.
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