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HR 1507

Commending Stephen Brown and the staff of the Chief Clerk's Office for their service during the 89th Legislative Session.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Charlie Geren

House resolution commends Stephen Brown and the Chief Clerk’s Office staff for service in the 89th Legislative Session; symbolic recognition with no legal or fiscal effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 1507

Summary — H. Res. 1507 (2025)

Title: Commending Stephen Brown and the staff of the Chief Clerk's Office for their service during the 89th Legislative Session
Bill Number: H. Res. 1507
Classification: Resolution (congratulatory / honorary)
Introduced: February 21, 2025
Status: Reported enrolled (final adoption activity completed)
Subject Codes: BROWN, STEPHEN (NE1N5); CHIEF CLERK'S OFFICE (N7772); Resolutions—Congratulatory & Honorary (I0705)

Overview / Purpose

H. Res. 1507 is a non‑binding, congratulatory resolution that formally recognizes and commends Stephen Brown and the staff of the Chief Clerk's Office for their service during the 89th Legislative Session. The resolution expresses the House’s appreciation for the work performed by these individuals during that session.

Key Provisions

  • Contains language of commendation and appreciation directed at Stephen Brown and the Chief Clerk's Office staff for their service during the 89th Legislative Session.
  • As a resolution of an honorary nature, it does not create legal rights, change policy, or authorize expenditures.
  • (Typical such resolutions also direct that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the honorees; the text of H. Res. 1507 itself would specify any such transmittal instructions.)

Who Is Affected

  • Primary honorees: Stephen Brown and the staff of the Chief Clerk's Office.
  • Institutional impact: symbolic recognition for the House institution and the Clerk’s Office; no regulatory, fiscal, or administrative changes for other entities.

Legislative Timeline / Procedural Notes

  • 2025-02-21: Introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2025-05-31: Filed.
  • 2025-06-02: Rules suspended (expedited floor consideration) and resolution adopted by the House.
  • 2025-06-03: Reported enrolled (finalized/official enrolled copy completed).

“Reported enrolled” indicates the resolution was finalized in its adopted form; because this is a House resolution (H. Res.), enactment procedures differ from public laws — it is an expression of the House rather than a statutory change.

Sponsors and Related Legislation

  • Primary sponsor: W. Gregory Steube (co-sponsors): Daniel Webster, Mike Haridopolos, Mario Diaz‑Balart, Anna Paulina Luna.
  • Related/companion bill: S. 947 (companion in the Senate).

Impact

  • Symbolic and ceremonial: publicly acknowledges and honors staff service.
  • No binding legal effect, fiscal impact, or policy change. The resolution serves to record congressional appreciation in the official House proceedings and record.

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

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