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HR 1224

Commending Erika Cabral for her contributions as principal of Red Sands Elementary School.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Mary González

The bill symbolically applauds Erika Cabral for her leadership as Red Sands Elementary School principal, offering formal federal recognition with no legal or fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · HR 1224

Summary of H. Res. 1224 (2025) — Commending Erika Cabral

Purpose and intent

H. Res. 1224 is a House resolution that formally commends Erika Cabral for her contributions as principal of Red Sands Elementary School. The resolution is honorary and congratulatory in nature; its intent is to recognize Ms. Cabral’s leadership and service to the school community.

Key provisions

  • Contains formal commendation language praising Erika Cabral for her leadership, accomplishments, and service as principal of Red Sands Elementary School.
  • Offers the thanks and best wishes of the U.S. House of Representatives to Ms. Cabral and her community.
  • Does not authorize spending, change law, or create binding legal rights or obligations — it is purely symbolic.

Who is affected

  • Directly: Erika Cabral (the honoree).
  • Indirectly: Red Sands Elementary School, its students, staff, families, and the local community — who receive public recognition of Ms. Cabral’s service.
  • Broad impact: Primarily ceremonial; may be used locally for public relations, community morale, and as part of Ms. Cabral’s professional record.

Sponsors and cosponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Andrew Ogles
  • Cosponsors: Brandon Gill; Harriet M. Hageman; Chuck Edwards; Ronny Jackson; Glenn Grothman; Paul A. Gosar; Andy Biggs; Ralph Norman; John W. Rose; Jefferson Van Drew; Brad Finstad; Rudy Yakym; Dan Newhouse; John R. Moolenaar; Roger Williams

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced in House: February 12, 2025 (referred to House Committee on Financial Services)
  • Filed: May 13, 2025
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: May 16, 2025
  • Considered in Local & Consent Calendars: May 22, 2025
  • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar / Laid before the House: May 23, 2025
  • Adopted by the House (nonrecord vote): May 23, 2025
  • Reported enrolled: May 24, 2025

Note: As a simple House resolution (congratulatory/honorary), H. Res. 1224 required action only in the House. "Reported enrolled" indicates the resolution was prepared in its final, official form after adoption.

Classification and subject

  • Type: Resolution (congratulatory / honorary)
  • Subject code: CABRAL, ERIKA (NV2ZI), Resolutions—Congratulatory & Honorary (I0705)

Practical impact

The resolution is symbolic recognition by the House of Representatives. It carries no legislative or fiscal consequences but provides formal federal acknowledgment that can be used by Ms. Cabral and her community for publicity, record-keeping, and local celebration.

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

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