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HR 1198

Commending Benjamin Ortega for his contributions as principal of Mission Early College High School.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Mary González

H.R. 1198 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Benjamin Ortega for his leadership as principal of Mission Early College High School, with no legal or fiscal effects.

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Bill Summary · HR 1198

Summary — H.R. 1198 (2025)

Title: Commending Benjamin Ortega for his contributions as principal of Mission Early College High School
Classification: Resolution (Congratulatory & Honorary)

Overview / Purpose

H.R. 1198 is a non-binding, honorary resolution introduced to formally commend Benjamin Ortega for his contributions and service as principal of Mission Early College High School. The resolution recognizes Ortega’s leadership and accomplishments in that role and places on the Congressional Record an official expression of appreciation.

Key provisions

  • Contains an expression of congratulations and recognition of Benjamin Ortega for his service as principal of Mission Early College High School.
  • Does not create or change law, authorize spending, or direct government action; it is ceremonial in character and intended for public recognition.

(Note: The exact text of the resolution—such as specific accomplishments cited or dates of service mentioned—would be in the enrolled version; the bill summary above reflects the document’s stated purpose.)

Who or what is affected

  • Primary subject: Benjamin Ortega (individual being honored).
  • Secondary/indirectly affected: Mission Early College High School, its staff, students, alumni, and community — who may receive formal public recognition from Congress as a result of the resolution.
  • No regulatory or fiscal impact on federal agencies, programs, or private parties.

Legislative timeline & procedural status

  • Introduced in the House: February 11, 2025
  • Referred to committees:
    • Committee on Agriculture (Feb 11, 2025) and additionally to the Committee on Financial Services (for provisions within jurisdiction), and later to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture (Mar 14, 2025). (Referral to committees is a formal procedural step and does not imply substantive jurisdictional effect for an honorary resolution.)
  • Local & Consent Calendars referral: May 16, 2025; considered May 22, 2025
  • Placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar: May 23, 2025
  • Laid before the House and adopted: May 23, 2025 (nonrecord vote recorded in the Journal)
  • Reported enrolled: May 23, 2025
  • Filed: May 13, 2025

“Reported enrolled” and “adopted” indicate the enrolled (final) text was prepared and the House adopted the resolution; because this is a commemorative resolution, no further executive action is required.

Sponsors and related legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Mike Kennedy
  • Cosponsors: Rep. Josh Brecheen; Rep. Aaron Bean
  • Companion bill in the Senate: S. 87

Practical impact

  • Symbolic recognition recorded in the Congressional Record and used for public acknowledgment and community goodwill.
  • No binding legal, regulatory, or budgetary effects.

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

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