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HR 1294

Commending Freeman Crawford IV for his service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative Ron Reynolds.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Ron Reynolds

Ceremonial House resolution praising Freeman Crawford IV for his service as a policy analyst in Rep. Reynolds's office; carries no legal effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 1294

Summary — H.R. 1294 (2025)

Title: Commending Freeman Crawford IV for his service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative Ron Reynolds
Bill Type: Resolution (Congratulatory & Honorary)
Introduced: February 13, 2025
Status: Reported enrolled; adopted by the House (May 23, 2025)
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Juan Ciscomani
Cosponsors: Rep. Donald G. Davis; Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Subject index: CRAWFORD, FREEMAN, IV (NG3SM), Resolutions—Congratulatory & Honorary (I0705)
Related bill noted: S. 578 (companion)

Purpose

H.R. 1294 is an honorary House resolution that recognizes and commends Freeman Crawford IV for his service as a policy analyst in the office of State Representative Ron Reynolds. Its intent is ceremonial — to record appreciation and public recognition of Crawford’s contributions.

Note: The publicly listed "Version Content" includes the title "Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade Facilitation Act of 2025 (BEST Facilitation Act)," which appears inconsistent with the bill’s classification and calendar placement. The procedural steps and subject codes indicate H.R. 1294 is a congratulatory resolution. Readers should consult the enrolled/resolution text on the official Congressional record for definitive language.

Key provisions / What the bill does

  • Contains language customary to honorary resolutions: expresses gratitude and congratulations to Freeman Crawford IV for his service, likely outlines achievements or qualities being recognized.
  • No legislative directives, funding changes, regulatory mandates, or statutory amendments are included (typical for a commemorative resolution).

Who is affected

  • Primarily Freeman Crawford IV (the honoree) and the office of State Representative Ron Reynolds (the workplace referenced).
  • No legal or regulatory effects on agencies, the public, or private parties. The resolution is symbolic.

Procedural history & timeline

  • 2025-02-13: Introduced in the House; referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security and the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement (referral appears administrative and may reflect clerical routing).
  • 2025-05-21: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-22: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-23: Placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House; adopted (non-record vote recorded in the Congressional Journal); reported enrolled (final enrollment for a resolution).
  • 2025-05-19: Filing date noted (filed).

Legal effect and significance

  • Honorary resolution — carries no binding legal effect, does not change statute, authorize spending, or create enforceable rights.
  • Functions as formal congressional recognition and becomes part of the congressional record.

If you would like, I can retrieve or link the enrolled text from the Congressional Record to confirm the exact language of the resolution and resolve the noted inconsistency with the "BEST Facilitation Act" title.

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

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