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HR 311

A Resolution recognizing the month of January 2026 as "Law Enforcement Professionals Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania, honoring and supporting law enforcement professionals of all levels of government who serve and protect this Commonwealth.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aaron Bernstine and 9 co-sponsors

Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025 aims to change federal tax rules governing fuel markets.

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Bill Summary · HR 311

Summary — H.R. 311 (document bundle)

Note: The source document appears to combine several different legislative instruments all labeled “H.R. 311” (or “House Resolution 311”) from different jurisdictions and sessions, plus a short introductory caption for a separately‑titled federal bill. Because the file mixes multiple, unrelated resolutions (state and federal), the summary below separates each identifiable item, describes its purpose and key content, and flags where substantive text is missing.

1) Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025 (federal caption)

  • Citation: “This Act may be cited as the Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025.”
  • Status / Text: Only the short caption and a housekeeping clause are present (states amendments/repeals refer to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986). No substantive provisions, policy changes, or fiscal details appear in the provided text.
  • Likely intent (based solely on title): to change federal tax code provisions related to fuel markets — but the document contains no language explaining what is amended, repealed, or created.
  • Impact: Undetermined from the available text.

2) Alabama — Commendation for Retired Staff Sergeant Wesley Porter

  • Type: State legislative resolution (Alabama).
  • Purpose: Commends Retired Staff Sergeant Wesley Porter for leadership and mentorship of Alba Robotics Team 14180A (“The Super Novas”).
  • Key points:
    • Recognizes team members and 2025 U.S. Open Robotics Tournament invitation and fourth-place finish.
    • Notes Coach Porter’s Mentor of the Year and Teacher of the Year recognitions and multiple team awards.
    • Commends contribution to STEM education in Alabama.
  • Effect: Honorific — no legal or fiscal effects.

3) Georgia — House Resolution recognizing Coach Andre Lacey and Paine College golf teams

  • Type: House resolution (state of Georgia).
  • Purpose: Recognizes and commends Coach Andre Lacey and Paine College golf teams for national achievements and efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in golf.
  • Key points:
    • Cites national championship appearances and specific tournament wins (Women in Golf National Championship, Invitational events).
    • Highlights All‑American honors for student athletes and community outreach plans (proposal for a Golf Community Room).
    • Encourages stakeholder collaboration; directs the Clerk to distribute copies to Coach Lacey and Paine College.
  • Effect: Honorific and supportive; may encourage institutional fundraising/partnerships but imposes no requirements.

4) Illinois — Resolution congratulating Barbara Ann (Fanale) Smith on her 90th birthday

  • Type: House resolution (Illinois).
  • Purpose: Commends Barbara Smith on her 90th birthday and recognizes her public service and community activities.
  • Effect: Ceremonial; directs presentation of a copy to Ms. Smith.

5) Michigan — House Resolution declaring “War Dogs Month” (December 2024)

  • Type: House Adopted Resolution (Michigan).
  • Purpose: Declares December 2024 as War Dogs Month in Michigan and calls for sustained support and investment in military working dog programs.
  • Key points:
    • Summarizes historical contributions of military working dogs (WWII, Vietnam, Afghanistan).
    • Praises handlers and calls for continued program funding and recognition.
    • Directs copies be sent to military leadership and advocacy groups.
  • Effect: Ceremonial and advocacy-oriented; expresses legislative support but does not appropriate funds.

Sponsors and Procedural Notes

  • The combined document lists multiple sponsors spanning federal and state legislators (e.g., Scott Perry, Andrew Ogles, Lynn Heffner, Wayne A. Rosenthal, and others). Because items are from different chambers and states, sponsor lists apply to different resolutions.
  • Selected legislative actions (from the file) include:
    • Federal/primary filing dates: introduced 2025‑01‑09; referred to House Ways and Means (for the federal caption).
    • Various resolutions show introduction and adoption dates spanning Dec 2024 – Jun 2025 (e.g., adopted 2025‑03‑06; enrolled and presented to Secretary of State 2025‑06‑11).
  • Vote record shown for one item: read by title, roll called, yeas 85, nays 0 (date: 2025‑06‑10) — this pertains to one of the state resolutions.

Overall assessment / Impact

  • Most items in the bundle are ceremonial or commendatory state House resolutions recognizing individuals, teams, community events, or declaring commemorative observances — these carry symbolic value and may support local visibility or fundraising but do not create policy or spending obligations.
  • The single federal captioned bill (“Restoring Fuel Market Freedom Act of 2025”) contains only a short title and reference clause in the provided text; no substantive provisions are available, so its scope and impact cannot be determined from this document.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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