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Bill Summary · HR 1166

Summary — H.R. 1166: Congratulating Cattleman's Steakhouse in Fabens on its success

Purpose

H.R. 1166 is a non‑binding congressional resolution that formally congratulates and honors Cattleman’s Steakhouse in Fabens, Texas, on its success. The measure recognizes the restaurant’s accomplishments and its contributions to the local community.

Key provisions

  • Offers congressional congratulations and commendation to Cattleman’s Steakhouse (Fabens, TX) for its success.
  • Serves as an honorary statement of recognition; it does not create legal rights, impose requirements, or authorize federal spending.

Who is affected

  • Directly: Cattleman’s Steakhouse and its owners, employees, customers, and the local Fabens community (symbolic recognition).
  • Indirectly: Local businesses and civic groups that may benefit from the publicity and community pride generated by formal congressional recognition.
  • No federal agencies, programs, or budgets are affected.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced in the House: February 10, 2025, by Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez (with cosponsors Rep. Mark E. Green, August Pfluger, John R. Moolenaar, and Daniel Meuser).
  • Referred to House Committee on Homeland Security and its Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence (Feb 10, 2025).
  • Considered under suspension of the rules and debated for 40 minutes in the House (Mar 10, 2025).
  • Passed/agreed to in the House by voice vote under suspension of the rules (Mar 10, 2025). Motion to reconsider was laid on the table (Mar 10, 2025).
  • Received in the Senate and read twice; referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Mar 11, 2025).
  • Placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar, laid before the House, and recorded as adopted (May 23, 2025). Reported enrolled (May 25, 2025).
  • Related Senate companion: S. 450.

Fiscal and legal impact

  • No binding legal effect and no direct fiscal impact; the resolution is purely honorary and does not change federal law or authorize expenditures.

Notes

  • H.R. 1166 is a ceremonial/resolution-type measure intended to publicly recognize a local business. Such measures are commonly used by Members of Congress to honor constituents and local institutions.

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

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