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HR 256

COMMENDATIONS: Commends the members and volunteers of the 2026 Concerned Women for America of Louisiana's Encourage-A-Legislator Project

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Beryl Amedée

Louisiana House resolves to commend Concerned Women for America of Louisiana and recognize their Encourage-A-Legislator Project and May 7, 2026 Capitol visits.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 256

Overview

  • Type: House Resolution (Commendation)
  • Jurisdiction: Louisiana
  • Session: 2026 Regular Session
  • Bill Number: HR 256
  • Author: Representative Amedee (with co-sponsor Rep. Beryl Amedée)
  • Purpose: Commend the members and volunteers of the 2026 Concerned Women for America of Louisiana's Encourage-A-Legislator Project

Main purpose and intent

  • To formally commend and recognize the members and volunteers of Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Louisiana for their Encourage-A-Legislator Project.
  • The resolution acknowledges CWA as a legislative action organization whose mission includes promoting biblical values and constitutional principles through prayer, education, and advocacy.
  • It highlights the group’s Prayer/Action chapters, which aim to give members a voice in their communities by encouraging informed prayer and action related to national and state leaders and public policy.

Key provisions and language

  • The resolution expresses gratitude and recognition for the volunteers’ active participation in state politics and government.
  • It notes that the Encourage-A-Legislator volunteers will visit the Louisiana State Capitol on May 7, 2026 to meet with and engage legislators.
  • It affirms the volunteers’ right to discuss and support legislation they are passionate about, aligning with their organizational mission.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary beneficiaries/targets: Members and volunteers of Concerned Women for America of Louisiana and their Encourage-A-Legislator Project activities.
  • Legislative audience: Members of the Louisiana House of Representatives, who are the recipients of the commendation and the anticipated Capitol visits on May 7, 2026.
  • No new laws or fiscal expenditures are created; this is a ceremonial/recognition measure.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Read by title and lies over under the rules on May 7, 2026.
  • As a House Resolution, it serves a ceremonial purpose and does not enact policy or require funding.
  • The central timing detail is the planned Capitol visit date: May 7, 2026.

Impact and significance

  • Symbolic recognition of civic engagement by a faith-based legislative action group.
  • May serve to encourage ongoing advocacy and public policy education consistent with the group’s mission.
  • No substantive regulatory or financial impact; primarily a statement of appreciation by the Louisiana House of Representatives.

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

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