Summary — H.R. 282 (2025) — Commendation for Deputy Gregory Aydell
Status: Resolution; Introduced Jan 9, 2025 — Enrolled and signed by Speaker June 4, 2025; Presented to Secretary of State June 5, 2025.
Main purpose
According to the bill title, H.R. 282 is a non‑binding commendatory resolution that “commends Deputy Gregory Aydell of the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office on being awarded the 2025 Deputy Valor Award by the Louisiana Sheriffs' Association.” Its intent is ceremonial: to recognize and honor Deputy Aydell’s receipt of that award.
Key provisions
- The resolution is purely celebratory/commemorative. It does not create any enforceable rights, expenditures, or policy changes.
- There is no legislative directive, appropriation, or regulatory change in the title description provided.
Who is affected
- Primary subject: Deputy Gregory Aydell (Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office), as the honoree.
- Secondary: Livingston Parish community and the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association (the awarding body).
- Because this is a commendation, there are no direct legal or fiscal impacts on agencies, individuals, or programs.
Procedural timeline and actions (selected)
- 2025-01-09: Introduced in the House; referred to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-02-18 — 2025-03-14: Considered on various calendars (Local & Consent; Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions); adopted by the House (March 13, 2025).
- 2025-06-04: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- 2025-06-05: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State (per the House rules).
- Companion bill listed as S. 58.
Sponsors
Primary and cosponsors are listed in the file provided (including Rep. Ronny Jackson and a long list of Members of Congress); additional names labeled “primary” include Charles Martin, Carter Barrett, Charles Meier, and Shane Mack. (See official docket for the full sponsor roster.)
Important note about the official text provided
The version of the bill text included with the materials appears to contain multiple, unrelated legislative texts (for example: a provision naming a U.S. Post Office in Fritch, Texas; an Illinois House resolution recognizing a local conservation group; and a Georgia House resolution recognizing TCSG award winners). These texts are inconsistent with the resolution title concerning Deputy Gregory Aydell and indicate a clerical or compilation error in the document package.
Because the enrolled/printed text in the packet does not match the title/subject described, readers should verify the final, official text on an authoritative source (e.g., Congress.gov, the House Clerk’s website, or the enrolled resolution filed with the Secretary of State) to confirm the precise wording and to ensure the commendation language is correctly recorded.
Bottom line
H.R. 282 is a ceremonial House resolution intended to commend Deputy Gregory Aydell for receiving the 2025 Deputy Valor Award. It carries no legal effect or funding consequences. However, the accompanying document package contains multiple unrelated texts, so consult the official enrolled resolution to confirm the precise language and that the intended commendation is the operative content.
