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HR 1397

Commending Joanna Contreras for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Jessica González during the 89th Legislative Session.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Jessica González

Honorary House resolution commends Joanna Contreras for her service as legislative director for Rep. Jessica González; ceremonial, with no legal or fiscal effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 1397

Summary — H. Res. 1397 (2025)

Title: Commending Joanna Contreras for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Jessica González during the 89th Legislative Session

Main purpose and intent

H. Res. 1397 is a non‑binding, honorary resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to formally commend Joanna Contreras for her service as legislative director in the office of State Representative Jessica González during the 89th Legislative Session. The resolution recognizes Contreras’s contributions and expresses the appreciation of the House.

Key provisions

  • Offers official commendation and recognition of Joanna Contreras for her role as legislative director during the 89th Legislative Session.
  • Does not create or amend law, authorize spending, or change policy. It is ceremonial and has no binding legal or fiscal effect.
  • Typically the text of such a resolution will be entered into the Congressional Record and may be presented to the honoree or her office as a formal acknowledgement.

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Joanna Contreras (the honoree).
  • Related: Office of State Representative Jessica González (the office in which Contreras served).
  • Broader: largely symbolic — constituents, colleagues, and the honoree’s professional network may be the indirect audience; no public program or regulation is affected.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced in House: February 18, 2025 (referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce).
  • Filed: May 26, 2025.
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: May 29, 2025.
  • Considered in Local & Consent Calendars: May 30, 2025.
  • Placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar and laid before the House: June 1, 2025.
  • Adopted by the House (nonrecord vote): June 1, 2025.
  • Reported enrolled: June 1, 2025.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rep. Mariannette Miller‑Meeks
Cosponsors include: Ann Wagner; Henry C. “Hank” Johnson; Doris O. Matsui; Nanette Diaz Barragán; Sarah McBride; Dan Crenshaw; Troy Balderson; Michael A. Rulli; Nicholas A. Langworthy; Debbie Dingell; Kevin Mullin; David G. Valadao; Melanie A. Stansbury; Mike Bost.

Related legislation

  • Companion bill in the Senate: S. 1164

Impact

This is an honorary resolution recognizing individual public service. It provides formal congressional recognition and recordation but imposes no legal obligations, budgetary effects, or policy changes.

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

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