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Bill Summary · HR 1342

Summary — H.R. 1342: Congratulating Douglas and Susan Freeman of Lexington on their 65th wedding anniversary

Purpose and intent

H.R. 1342 is a ceremonial House resolution that formally congratulates Douglas and Susan Freeman of Lexington on reaching their 65th wedding anniversary. The resolution recognizes and honors the couple’s milestone and is intended as a public expression of appreciation and good wishes from the House of Representatives.

Key provisions

  • Offers formal congratulations to Douglas and Susan Freeman on their 65th wedding anniversary.
  • Records the House’s best wishes for the couple and acknowledges the significance of the milestone.
  • As a commemorative/resolution statement, it does not create or change law, authorize spending, or direct government action.

(Note: the bill text is a congratulatory/honorary resolution; typical language is celebratory and descriptive rather than prescriptive or regulatory.)

Who is affected

  • Primary subjects: Douglas and Susan Freeman (residents of Lexington).
  • Secondary: their family, friends, and local community—this is an honorary recognition intended to highlight and celebrate the Freemans’ personal milestone.
  • No federal agencies, programs, or budgets are impacted; the resolution is symbolic.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced in the House: February 13, 2025
  • Referred to:
    • Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management (02/13/2025)
    • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (02/13/2025)
  • Filed: May 23, 2025
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: May 25, 2025
  • Considered in Local & Consent Calendars: May 30, 2025
  • Placed on the “Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions” calendar and laid before the House: June 1, 2025
  • Adopted by the House: June 1, 2025
  • Reported enrolled: June 1, 2025

Sponsors and related measures

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Scott Perry
  • Cosponsor: Rep. Tim Moore
  • Companion/related bill in the Senate: S. 373

Practical impact

H.R. 1342 is a non-binding, honorary resolution. Its effect is ceremonial—providing official recognition and public acknowledgment of the Freemans’ 65th anniversary—without legal or financial consequences. Such resolutions are commonly used to celebrate constituents, mark important anniversaries, and record the sentiment of the House.

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

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