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HR 680

Anderson, Will, Jr.; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by James Burchett and 3 co-sponsors

A nonbinding ceremonial resolution recognizing Will Anderson Jr. for his college and NFL football honors and community service, with an official copy given to him.

House Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 680

Summary — H.R. 680: "Anderson, Will, Jr.; commend"

Status: House Read and Adopted (adopted April 9, 2025)
Introduced: January 23, 2025
Classification: House resolution (ceremonial)

Purpose

H.R. 680 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and commending Will Anderson Jr. (of Hampton, Georgia) for his athletic accomplishments and community involvement. The resolution formally honors his collegiate and professional football achievements and extends best wishes for his future health and happiness.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes Will Anderson Jr. for:
    • Being a third-year defensive end with the Houston Texans (selected third overall in the 2023 NFL Draft).
    • Earning multiple professional honors including 2023 Defensive Rookie of the Year, designation as a Texans Pro Bowl alternate, selection to the Pro Football Writers Association All‑Rookie Team, and his first Pro Bowl selection.
    • Collegiate accomplishments at the University of Alabama, including: two Bronko Nagurski Awards, the 2022 Chuck Bednarik Award, two SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors, two unanimous All‑American selections, serving as team captain (2023 and 2024), and contributing to the 2020 National Championship season.
    • Community service focused on supporting the next generation.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and make available an appropriate copy of the resolution for distribution to Will Anderson Jr.

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Will Anderson Jr. — the resolution provides formal recognition and commendation.
  • Constituents, fans, and organizations associated with Anderson may use the resolution as an official acknowledgement of his accomplishments.
  • The resolution has no regulatory, fiscal, or enforcement effect on agencies, institutions, or private parties.

Procedural and timeline highlights

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025; referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Sponsor remarks entered (CR H538) on February 6, 2025.
  • Referred to Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (Feb 26, 2025).
  • Placed on Local & Consent Calendars; considered and laid before the House in March–April 2025.
  • Reported enrolled and placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar.
  • Adopted by the House on April 9, 2025 (nonrecord vote recorded in the Journal).

Sponsors and related measures

  • Sponsors (as listed): Jahana Hayes (primary); Brian K. Fitzpatrick (cosponsor); Demetrius Douglas (primary); Dewey McClain (primary); Omari Crawford (primary); James Burchett (primary).
  • Related/companion bills: H.R. 2055 (companion), S. 611 (companion).

Impact and notes

  • H.R. 680 is a nonbinding, honorary resolution intended to recognize individual achievement and community service. It creates no legal obligations and has no budgetary impact. The primary outcome is formal public recognition and an official copy of the resolution provided to Will Anderson Jr.

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

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