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HR 1389

Commending Alex Elsworth for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Venton Jones.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Venton Jones

A ceremonial House resolution commends Alex Elsworth for his service as legislative aide to Rep. Venton Jones; purely honorary with no legal effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 1389

Summary: H. Res. 1389 — Commending Alex Elsworth

Purpose

H. Res. 1389 is a ceremonial resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to formally commend Alex Elsworth for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Venton Jones. The measure is classified as a congratulatory and honorary resolution and does not create or change law or authorize spending.

Key provisions

  • Expresses the House’s official commendation of Alex Elsworth for his service as a legislative aide to State Representative Venton Jones.
  • As a non‑binding, honorary resolution, it contains no legislative or regulatory mandates, appropriations, or enforceable requirements.

(Note: the text of the resolution itself is not provided in the bill summary; typical language in such resolutions thanks the individual for service and recognizes contributions to the office, constituents, or community.)

Sponsors and cosponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Jimmy Panetta
  • Cosponsors: Rep. Robert Garcia; Rep. Hillary J. Scholten; Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton; Rep. Zoe Lofgren; Rep. Ayanna Pressley; Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky; Rep. Jerrold Nadler; Rep. Terri A. Sewell; Rep. Maxine Waters

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced in House: February 14, 2025
  • Referred (2/14/2025) to: Committee on Ways and Means and Committee on Energy and Commerce (standard practice to refer measures to appropriate committees)
  • Filed: May 26, 2025
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: May 29, 2025
  • Considered on Local & Consent Calendars: May 30, 2025
  • Placed on the Congressional (Congratulatory & Memorial) Resolutions Calendar: June 1, 2025
  • Laid before the House and Adopted: June 1, 2025 (adoption recorded as a nonrecord vote in the Congressional Journal)
  • Reported enrolled: June 1, 2025

“Reported enrolled” indicates the final official enrolled version of the resolution was prepared following adoption.

Effect and who is affected

  • Direct effect: purely honorary — provides formal recognition of Alex Elsworth’s service; it does not alter law, appropriations, or policy.
  • Primary individuals affected: Alex Elsworth (honoree) and Representative Venton Jones’ congressional office (receipt of formal recognition).
  • Secondary effects: public record of appreciation, potential positive impact on the honoree’s professional recognition and congressional staff morale.

Notes

  • Classification/subject: ELSWORTH, ALEX (NT9UA); Resolutions—Congratulatory & Honorary (I0705).
  • Adoption by nonrecord vote typically indicates unanimous consent, voice vote, or routine agreement without individual roll call tally.

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

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