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HR 637

Bargoria, Mr. Daniel Kiptoo; outstanding public service; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Viola Davis and 2 co-sponsors

Honorary U.S. House recognition of Daniel Bargoria for leading Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and guiding Kenya's first oil, without changing laws.

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Bill Summary · HR 637

Summary — H. Res. 637 (House Resolution)

Title: Bargoria, Mr. Daniel Kiptoo; outstanding public service; commend
Short title appearing in text: Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services Act of 2025 or the 911 SAVES Act (note: this short title line appears in the version content but the body of the resolution is an honorary commendation)

Purpose and intent

H. Res. 637 is a House of Representatives resolution that recognizes and commends Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria for his public service in Kenya’s energy sector. The resolution highlights his leadership as Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) since December 14, 2020, and his role in major sector milestones and legislation.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes and commends Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria for “efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service” to Kenya.
  • Lists notable accomplishments attributed to Mr. Bargoria, including:
    • Regulation of Kenya’s electricity and petroleum sectors as EPRA Director General.
    • Chairing the Government’s First Oil Committee and overseeing delivery of Kenya’s first oil.
    • Instrumental participation in drafting the Kenyan Energy Act (2019) and Petroleum Act (2019).
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Mr. Bargoria.

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Mr. Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria, Director General of EPRA.
  • Secondary: Kenya’s energy sector stakeholders and the broader U.S.–Kenya diplomatic and professional community (the resolution is ceremonial and intended as formal U.S. congressional recognition).
  • No regulatory, funding, or legal obligations are created by this resolution.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced in the House: January 22, 2025.
  • Referred to: House Committee on Education and Workforce (1/22/2025).
  • Placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar and laid before the House: April 9, 2025.
  • Adopted by the House (non-record vote): April 9, 2025.
  • Reported enrolled: April 9, 2025.
  • The resolution is classified as a House resolution (honorary/ceremonial) and is concluded upon adoption.

Sponsors

Primary authors indicated in the resolution header: Representatives Scott (of the 76th), Schofield (of the 63rd), and Davis (of the 87th). The resolution lists a broad, bipartisan set of cosponsors (including Norma J. Torres and many others).

Impact

H. Res. 637 is an honorary commendation and does not change U.S. law, appropriations, or policy. Its impact is symbolic: it formally acknowledges Mr. Bargoria’s contributions and may strengthen congressional recognition of Kenyan energy developments and U.S.–Kenya ties.

Related bill: H.R. 540 (companion).

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

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