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HRES 348

Commending United States Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens on his retirement after 29 years of exemplary public service.

119th Congress Introduced by Eli Crane and 4 co-sponsors

A ceremonial House resolution commends Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens on retirement after 29 years, recognizing his leadership and faithful service to the nation.

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Bill Summary · HRES 348

Summary of HRES 348: Commending United States Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens on Retirement

Overview

HRES 348 is a House Resolution (non-binding, ceremonial) introduced on April 24, 2025, honoring United States Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens upon his retirement after 29 years of public service. The bill expresses commendation for his service and recognizes his leadership and faithfulness in performing his duties. It was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly commend Jason Owens for his 29 years of service, highlighting his retirement as a notable milestone.
  • To acknowledge that Owens exemplified leadership and faithfulness in the execution of his duties as a senior official within the U.S. Border Patrol.

Key Provisions

The introduced text contains two primary provisions:
1. The House commends United States Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens on his retirement after 29 years of honorable service to the Nation.
2. The House acknowledges and affirms that Jason Owens exemplified leadership and faithfulness in the execution of his duties.

As a commemorative resolution, it does not enact policy changes, create new programs, or authorize spending. There are no programmatic provisions or statutory amendments proposed.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Jason Owens (as the retiring Border Patrol Chief).
  • U.S. Border Patrol and the Department of Homeland Security (as the agency context for his service).
  • Members of Congress and the public who may view the resolution as formal recognition of public service.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 24, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security on the same day.
  • Next steps (informational): If the House adopts the resolution, it would typically be transmitted to the Senate for its consideration. As a House resolution, it would not itself amend law or create binding policy, and it would not require the President’s signature to have ceremonial effect.

Sponsors and Support

  • Primary Sponsor: Tony Gonzales.
  • Co-sponsors: Keith Self, Dan Newhouse, Elijah Crane, Henry Cuellar.
  • Cross-party representation (e.g., Cuellar, a Democrat, with Republican sponsors) suggests bipartisan ceremonial support for recognizing Owens’s service.

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic recognition of dedicated public service and leadership within federal law enforcement.
  • May be used in press materials and congressional communications to highlight commitment to border security personnel.
  • No fiscal impact, no changes in policy or authority, and no regulatory or operational changes for the Border Patrol or DHS are anticipated from the resolution itself.

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

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