Commemorating and celebrating the extraordinary contributions of the late Honorable Raúl Grijalva, honoring his legacy of service, dedication, and unwavering advocacy for the people of Arizona and indigenous communities across the country.

119th Congress Introduced by Sharice Davids

Non-binding House resolution honors Raúl Grijalva’s public service and advocacy for Indigenous communities nationwide, recognizing his legacy without policy changes.

Submitted in House

Summary of HRES 460: Commemorating and celebrating the extraordinary contributions of the late Honorable Raúl Grijalva

Overview

HRES 460 is a House Resolution introduced in the 118th Congress that commemorates and celebrates the contributions of Raúl M. Grijalva, recognizing his legacy of public service, dedication, and advocacy for the people of Arizona and Indigenous communities nationwide. The resolution highlights his work on behalf of Arizona’s 7th Congressional District and his lifetime commitment to issues affecting Indian Country. It is a non-binding, symbolic expression of Congress.

Purpose and Intent

Acknowledges and honors Raúl M. Grijalva’s service and advocacy.

Emphasizes his impact on Arizona’s 7th Congressional District and his lifelong commitment to Indigenous communities and Indian Country.

Serves as a formal testament to his contributions and legacy.

Key Provisions

The core text states two primary purposes: 1) The House commemorates and celebrates Grijalva’s extraordinary contributions, honoring his service, dedication, and advocacy for Arizona and Indigenous communities nationwide. 2) The resolution serves as a testament to his work for Arizona’s 7th District and his lifetime dedication to issues affecting Indian Country.

As a concurrent or standalone commemorative resolution, it does not enact policy changes or authorize spending; it expresses congressional appreciation and remembrance.

Affected Parties and Impacts

Primary beneficiary: Raúl M. Grijalva (in terms of recognizing his career and legacy).

Indirect beneficiaries: Communities in Arizona’s 7th Congressional District and Indigenous communities nationwide, by virtue of the acknowledgment of his advocacy.

There are no direct statutory mandates, regulatory changes, or fiscal implications resulting from the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Status: Submitted in the House.

Introduced: June 3, 2025.

Legislative actions: On the introduction date, referred to the House Committee on House Administration and submitted in the House.

Sponsor: Sharice Davids (primary).

Additional Context

As a commemorative resolution, HRES 460 is intended to honor legacy and memory rather than to alter law or policy.

It reflects congressional bipartisan or cross-district recognition of Grijalva’s contributions to Native communities and public service.