August 12, 2025
Mrs. Torres of California (for herself, Mr. Takano, Ms. Barragán, Ms. Chu, Ms. Garcia of Texas, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Tonko, and Ms. Meng) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
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.
Whereas warehouse workers are important in supporting and developing the United States economy;
Whereas, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the total number of warehousing and storage workers employed is over 1,800,000;
Whereas tariffs and supply chain disruptions have impacted the logistics industry;
Whereas warehouse workers work around the clock, with little rest;
Whereas warehouse workers in the summer months work in dangerously hot conditions, and warehouses can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit;
Whereas warehouses in the Inland Empire manage distribution for most goods traveling through the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, which receive 40 percent of the Nation’s imports; and
Whereas warehouse workers help individuals and communities through—
(1)
assisting in the supply chain;
(2)
helping to transport goods; and
(3)
packing, processing, and moving inventory: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives—
(1)
supports the goals of Warehouse Worker Recognition Week
;
(2)
encourages increased awareness of the contributions of warehouse workers;
(3)
acknowledges that warehouse workers are front line workers; and
(4)
recommits to work together to reduce injuries and support the needs of these front line workers.