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HR 1138

Commending Dr. Mary Talley Bowden for her contributions to the treatment of COVID-19 patients.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Steve Toth

Non-binding House resolution honoring Dr. Mary Talley Bowden for treating COVID-19 patients; ceremonial recognition with no policy, spending, or enforceable obligations.

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Bill Summary · HR 1138

Summary — H.R. 1138 (2025)

Title: Commending Dr. Mary Talley Bowden for her contributions to the treatment of COVID‑19 patients
Classification: House resolution — Congratulatory & Honorary (Subject: BOWDEN, MARY TALLEY (N16YL), Resolutions—Congratulatory & Honorary)

Purpose / Intent

H.R. 1138 is a non‑binding, honorary resolution formally commending Dr. Mary Talley Bowden for her contributions to the treatment of patients with COVID‑19. The bill recognizes her service and efforts related to patient care during the COVID‑19 pandemic.

Key provisions

  • Expresses the appreciation of the U.S. House of Representatives to Dr. Mary Talley Bowden for her contributions to treating COVID‑19 patients.
  • Offers official congressional recognition and congratulations; the text of the resolution likely outlines specific achievements or service milestones (full text not provided).
  • Does not authorize spending, create legal obligations, or change federal policy — it is ceremonial in nature.

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Dr. Mary Talley Bowden — the resolution publicly honors her.
  • Secondary: colleagues, medical institutions, and communities connected to Dr. Bowden who may receive formal recognition; the resolution has symbolic value for the broader health care community.
  • No direct effect on federal programs, budgets, or regulatory authorities.

Legislative and procedural status / timeline

  • Introduced in House: February 7, 2025
  • Referred to: House Committee on Financial Services (02/07/2025)
  • Filed: May 13, 2025
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: May 16, 2025
  • Considered in Local & Consent Calendars: May 30, 2025
  • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar: June 1, 2025
  • Laid before the House / Adopted (nonrecord vote recorded in Journal): June 1, 2025
  • Reported enrolled: June 1, 2025

“Reported enrolled” indicates the final adopted version was prepared in enrolled form following House action.

Sponsors and cosponsors

Primary sponsor: Rep. John W. Rose
Cosponsors include: Sylvia R. Garcia; Warren Davidson; Tim Moore; Glenn Ivey; Brad Sherman; Pete Sessions; Joyce Beatty; John H. Rutherford; David Kustoff; Christopher H. Smith; Josh Gottheimer; Cleo Fields; Donald Norcross; Bill Huizenga — among others listed.

Impact and significance

  • Symbolic recognition: provides formal congressional acknowledgement of an individual’s medical contributions during the pandemic.
  • No policy or budgetary impact: the resolution does not create enforceable rights, authorize expenditures, or change law.
  • Public record: adds to the historical and public record of congressional honors related to COVID‑19 response.

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

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