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HR 736

Clayton County Day; March 26, 2025; recognize

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Bell and 4 co-sponsors

Declares March 26, 2025 as Clayton County Day, a ceremonial recognition of Clayton County, Georgia, with no regulatory, fiscal, or legal effects.

House Read and Adopted
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Bill Summary · HR 736

Summary — H.R. 736: "Clayton County Day; March 26, 2025; recognize"

Purpose

H.R. 736 is a non‑binding House resolution that designates March 26, 2025, as "Clayton County Day" and formally recognizes the contributions and attributes of Clayton County, Georgia. The resolution is ceremonial and intended to honor the county's history, institutions, economy, and communities.

Key provisions

  • Recognizes March 26, 2025, as Clayton County Day.
  • Recites facts about Clayton County including:
    • Location: approximately 12 miles from Atlanta and the 5th most populous county in Georgia.
    • Founded in 1858 and named for Augustine Smith Clayton.
    • Home to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
    • Local features: more than 25 parks/recreational areas operated by Clayton Parks.
    • Education: Clayton State University (offers 65+ degree programs) and Clayton County Public Schools (the 5th largest district in the state).
    • Notes a diversified local economy with steady growth, low unemployment, and active entertainment industries.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make appropriate copies of the resolution available to the public and press.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic; intended to honor residents, public institutions, businesses, and civic organizations in Clayton County.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or legal changes to federal or state law. No new funding or obligations are created.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced in the House: January 24, 2025.
  • Referred to House Committee on Financial Services: January 24, 2025.
  • Considered under suspension of the rules and passed by the House: February 10, 2025. Vote: Yeas and Nays 408–0 (Roll no. 37).
  • Received in the Senate and read twice; referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: February 11, 2025.
  • Additional House clerical actions and calendar placements occurred through March–May 2025 (including being placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar and reported enrolled). Current status shown as House Read and Adopted.

Sponsors and related legislation

  • Primary sponsors (House): Demetrius Douglas; Sandra Scott; Yasmin Neal; Rhonda Burnough; Eric Bell (listing of primary sponsors appears in resolution text); Zachary Nunn is listed as a primary in the metadata.
  • Notable cosponsors: Tom Emmer, Maria Elvira Salazar, Bryan Steil, Michelle Fischbach, Sharice Davids, Monica De La Cruz, Bill Huizenga, Daniel Meuser, Troy Downing, Andy Barr, Donald G. Davis.
  • Companion bill: S. 505.

Impact and legal effect

  • Ceremonial recognition with symbolic value for Clayton County and its institutions.
  • No enforceable rights, regulatory changes, or federal expenditures result from adoption. The principal practical effect is public acknowledgment and a formal date for observance.

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

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