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HR 1460

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of The Energy Council.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Brooks Landgraf

Non-binding House resolution recognizing The Energy Council's 50th anniversary; honors its energy policy work, offering symbolic acknowledgment with no legal effect or funding.

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Bill Summary · HR 1460

Summary — H. Res. 1460 (2025)

Title: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of The Energy Council.
Bill type: House resolution (congratulatory / honorary)
Bill number: H.R. 1460
Introduced: February 21, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Warren Davidson
Committee referral: House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Status: Reported enrolled; adopted by the House (June 1, 2025)

Overview / Purpose

H. Res. 1460 is a non‑binding, commemorative resolution recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Energy Council. Its intent is to honor the organization’s contributions to energy policy, industry dialogue, or related public‑interest work (as described in the resolution) and to extend congratulations and best wishes on its semicentennial.

Key provisions

As a simple congressional resolution of a commemorative nature, H.R. 1460 primarily:
- Declares Congress’s recognition of The Energy Council’s 50th anniversary.
- Expresses appreciation for the Council’s contributions to energy policy discussions, stakeholder engagement, or service to the energy sector (as set forth in the text).
- Extends best wishes for the Council’s continued success and impact.

(The resolution does not propose regulatory changes, funding, or amendments to existing statutes; its content is ceremonial and honorific.)

Who is affected

  • The Energy Council: principal beneficiary of the recognition and congratulations.
  • Members of Congress, stakeholders, and the public: may use the resolution as an official acknowledgement of the Council’s milestone.
  • No federal agencies, states, or private entities are compelled to take action or incur costs as a result of this measure.

Procedural history / timeline

  • 2025-02-21: Introduced in the House; referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • 2025-05-28: Filed.
  • 2025-05-29: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-30: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-06-01: Placed on the House Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House; adopted; reported enrolled.

Legal and practical impact

  • H.R. 1460 is a simple House resolution (congratulatory). It has no force of law, does not create legal obligations, and requires no Presidential signature.
  • Its primary effect is symbolic: formal Congressional recognition that the Council may cite for publicity, record, and institutional acknowledgement.

Notes

  • Classification code: ENERGY COUNCIL (N355W); subject classification: Resolutions—Congratulatory & Honorary (I0705).
  • “Reported enrolled” indicates the final enrolled text was prepared following adoption in the House.

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

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