Bill

HR 1349

Commending Kelly Abels for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Caroline Harris Davila.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Caroline Harris Davila

Non-binding House resolution commends Kelly Abels for her service as a legislative aide and records the praise in the Congressional Record; no policy or funding effects.

Reported enrolled

#abels #kelly(n46p8) #resolutions--congratulatory&honorary(i0705)

WeVote Research Nonpartisan

Bill Summary · HR 1349

Summary of HR 1349 (2025) — Commending Kelly Abels

Summary

HR 1349 is a ceremonial, congratulatory resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to commend Kelly Abels for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Caroline Harris Davila. The resolution is honorary in nature and does not create binding law, impose obligations, or carry fiscal effects.

Purpose

To formally recognize and commend Kelly Abels for her service and contributions while serving as a legislative aide in Representative Caroline Harris Davila’s office.
To place on the Congressional Record an official expression of appreciation.

Key provisions

A single-purpose, non-binding resolution that offers congratulations and recognition for service rendered.
No substantive policy changes, appropriations, or regulatory actions are included.

Who or what is affected

Directly honors: Kelly Abels (the honoree).
Recognizes: Representative Caroline Harris Davila’s office and colleagues who worked with or benefited from Ms. Abels’s service.
No legal, financial, or regulatory impact on federal agencies, states, businesses, or the public.

Legislative timeline and procedural notes

Introduced in the House: February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (standard referral language appears to have been applied).
Filed: May 23, 2025
May 25, 2025: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars
May 30, 2025: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
June 1, 2025: Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House; adopted; and reported enrolled
- “Adopted” indicates passage by the House (typically by voice consent or unanimous consent for such resolutions).
- “Reported enrolled” indicates the final enrolled text was prepared following adoption.

Impact and legal effect

Ceremonial/expressive only: The resolution serves to recognize service and enter the commendation into the Congressional Record.
No statutory changes, funding implications, or enforceable requirements result from adoption.