Bill
HR 1233
A ceremonial House resolution commending Susana Frescas for her service as principal of Josefa L. Sambrano Elementary School.
Title: Commending Susana Frescas for her contributions as principal of Josefa L. Sambrano Elementary School
Classification: Resolution (congratulatory / honorary)
Status reported: Reported enrolled (introduced Feb 12, 2025; reported enrolled May 25, 2025)
Important note about the record
- The bill metadata identifies H.Res. 1233 as a simple, congratulatory resolution honoring Principal Susana Frescas. That classification makes the measure non‑binding and ceremonial in nature.
- Separately, the provided “Version Content” contains substantive policy language that would prohibit federal agencies from obligating or expending funds for certain research and grant programs (see “Key provisions” below). That content is inconsistent with the resolution’s title and classification. The legislative actions also show the measure was placed on and adopted from the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar.
- Because of these inconsistencies, readers should verify the official enrolled text on Congress.gov or the Congressional Record to confirm which language is authoritative.
Purpose and intent
- As described in the bill title and committee placement, the apparent primary purpose is to formally commend and honor Susana Frescas for her service as principal of Josefa L. Sambrano Elementary School.
- The included policy language (if part of the measure) would intend to restrict federal funding for specific research and cybersecurity programs related to “disinformation” and “trust/authenticity in communications.”
Key provisions (per the provided version content)
- Prohibits any federal department or agency from obligating or expending federal funds for:
1. Disinformation research grants.
2. Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace grants.
3. Programs within the National Science Foundation’s Track F: Trust and Authenticity in Communications Systems.
Who would be affected (if the policy language were enacted)
- Federal agencies that administer research grants (for example, NSF, NIST, and other agencies funding information integrity or cybersecurity research).
- Universities, independent researchers, nonprofits, and companies that apply for or receive grants under programs described above.
- Ongoing or planned research projects and grant competitions focused on misinformation, digital authenticity, or communications trust could face suspension or defunding.
- Programs intended to improve information integrity, security of communications, and related research ecosystems would be curtailed to the extent funding is prohibited.
Procedural timeline (as provided)
- 2025‑02‑12: Introduced in the House; referred to House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 2025‑05‑13: Filed.
- 2025‑05‑16: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars.
- 2025‑05‑22: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars.
- 2025‑05‑23: Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House; adopted (nonrecord vote); recorded in Journal.
- 2025‑05‑25: Reported enrolled.
Sponsorship
- Primary sponsor: Rep. Thomas Massie
- Cosponsors: Tom McClintock; Warren Davidson; Chip Roy; Scott Perry; Andrew Ogles; Paul A. Gosar; Eric Burlison; Andy Biggs; Marjorie Taylor Greene; Lauren Boebert
Implications and next steps
- If H.Res. 1233 is strictly a simple House resolution honoring an individual, it is ceremonial and has no legal effect on federal funding.
- If the prohibitory funding language is part of a substantive bill or amendment, that language would only be binding if enacted into law through the normal legislative process (passage by both chambers and enactment).
- Given the conflicting information in the materials provided, confirm the official text and classification on Congress.gov or the House Clerk’s enrolled bills repository before drawing firm conclusions about legal effect.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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