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HR 1347

Commending Carter Bentsen of Houston for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Alma Allen.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Alma Allen

A ceremonial House resolution honors Carter Bentsen of Houston for his service as a legislative aide to State Rep. Alma Allen; no policy changes, symbolic recognition only.

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Bill Summary · HR 1347

Summary — H.R. 1347 (Introduced Feb 13, 2025)

Status: Reported enrolled; Adopted by the House (June 1, 2025)
Classification: Resolution (congratulatory / honorary) — Title given: “Commending Carter Bentsen of Houston for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Alma Allen”
Introduced: February 13, 2025
Referred: House Committee on Ways and Means (Feb 13, 2025)
Procedural highlights: Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar (May 25 – June 1, 2025); Laid before the House and adopted on June 1, 2025; reported enrolled the same day.
Sponsors (selected): Adrian Smith (primary), with numerous cosponsors including Nathaniel Moran, Lloyd Smucker, Kevin Hern, Vern Buchanan, Claudia Tenney, Randy Feenstra, Sharice Davids, and others.
Related bill: S. 559 (companion)

Purpose and intent

The materials provided contain two different elements that appear to conflict:

  1. The bill number H.R. 1347 is labeled as a congratulatory/honorary resolution commending Carter Bentsen of Houston for his service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Alma Allen. If this is the operative text, the purpose is ceremonial: to recognize and honor an individual’s public service.

  2. A separate single-line “version content” states: “This Act may be cited as the American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street Act or the AIMM Act.” That caption suggests substantive legislation (likely economic/tax/manufacturing policy) rather than an honorary resolution. The referral to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the existence of a Senate companion (S. 559) are also consistent with substantive tax or investment legislation.

Because the provided materials mix an honorary resolution title and a distinct Act title, the intended substantive content of H.R. 1347 is ambiguous based on available documents.

Key provisions (based on available materials)

  • As an honorary resolution: The text would consist primarily of findings and congratulatory language recognizing Carter Bentsen’s service; no legislative policy changes, budgetary effects, or regulatory impacts.
  • As the “AIMM Act” (only the short title is provided): No substantive provisions are available in the materials supplied beyond the short title. The name implies a focus on promoting investment in manufacturing and Main Street businesses, but no specific policy, tax, or funding provisions are included here.

Who would be affected

  • If an honorary resolution: Directly affects the honoree (Carter Bentsen) and symbolically recognizes constituents and the office of State Representative Alma Allen. There are no legal or regulatory effects.
  • If substantive AIMM legislation: The title suggests potential effects on manufacturers, small businesses (“Main Street”), investors, and possibly federal tax or incentive programs — but specifics cannot be determined from the provided text.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced in the House on Feb 13, 2025; referred to Ways and Means the same day (unusual for a ceremonial resolution).
  • Moved through Local & Consent / Congratulatory Calendars in May and early June 2025; laid before the House and adopted on June 1, 2025; reported enrolled the same day.
  • A Senate companion bill is listed as S. 559.

Recommendation / Next steps

  • To produce a full, substantive summary (especially if H.R. 1347 is intended to be the AIMM Act), obtain the full bill text (enrolled version) or the official Congressional Record entry.
  • If the bill is an honorary resolution, request the resolution text to confirm the exact language of commendation.

If you want, I can prepare (a) a concise one-paragraph ceremonial summary suitable for press or constituent communication, or (b) a detailed policy analysis if you provide the full text of the AIMM Act.

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

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