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HR 1196

Commending Greta Brasgalla for her contributions as principal of SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle School.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Mary González

House commends Greta Brasgalla for leadership as principal of SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle School and requests entry of the recognition into the Congressional Record.

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Bill Summary · HR 1196

Summary — H.Res. 1196 (2025)

Title: Commending Greta Brasgalla for her contributions as principal of SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle School
Classification: House resolution — Congratulatory & Honorary (I0705)
Status: Reported enrolled; Adopted by the House (May 23, 2025)
Introduced: February 11, 2025

Main purpose

H.Res. 1196 is a non‑binding, honorary resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives’ commendation of Greta Brasgalla for her contributions while serving as principal of SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle School. The resolution recognizes and formally congratulates her for her service and leadership.

Key provisions

  • Officially commends and honors Greta Brasgalla for her contributions as principal of SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle School.
  • Requests that the House’s recognition be entered into the Congressional Record (standard for these types of resolutions).

Note: The resolution is ceremonial. It does not create law, change federal policy, authorize spending, or impose obligations.

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Greta Brasgalla (the honoree).
  • Secondary beneficiaries: the students, staff, families, and broader community associated with SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle School who receive public recognition through this commendation.
  • Federal agencies and programs are not affected; there are no budgetary or regulatory impacts.

Procedural history / timeline

  • 2025-02-11: Introduced in the House; referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • 2025-05-13: Resolution filed.
  • 2025-05-16: 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 (nonrecord vote noted in the Journal); reported enrolled (final enrolled copy prepared).

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Sara Jacobs.
  • Cosponsors: 64 additional members of the House (selected names include Chrissy Houlahan, Wesley Bell, Raúl M. Grijalva, Lloyd Doggett, Ro Khanna, Nikema Williams, Jahana Hayes, Pramila Jayapal, Maxine Waters, and many others). (Full cosponsor list included in bill text.)

Impact and significance

  • Ceremonial recognition that publicly honors an individual’s service and leadership at the local school level.
  • Adds an official record of Congressional appreciation to the honoree’s and school community’s public history (e.g., inclusion in the Congressional Record).
  • No legal, fiscal, or regulatory consequences for the federal government or third parties.

Notes

  • It is common for honorary and congratulatory House resolutions to be non‑controversial and handled through the House’s consent or local calendars; adoption by nonrecord vote indicates unanimous or uncontroversial approval.

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

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