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HR 1272

Congratulating Peyton Cox on her graduation from Allen High School.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Jeff Leach

Nonbinding House resolution congratulates Peyton Cox on graduating from Allen High School; honors achievement with no legal effect or funding.

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Bill Summary · HR 1272

Summary of H.R. 1272 — “Congratulating Peyton Cox on her graduation from Allen High School”

Overview

H.R. 1272 is a House resolution introduced February 12, 2025, that formally congratulates Peyton Cox on her graduation from Allen High School. The measure is a non‑binding, honorary resolution recognizing an individual achievement rather than proposing statutory changes or funding.

Purpose

  • To publicly acknowledge and celebrate Peyton Cox’s graduation from Allen High School.
  • To place the congratulations and recognition on the Congressional record.

Key provisions

  • The resolution expresses congratulations and best wishes to Peyton Cox on the occasion of her graduation from Allen High School.
  • It does not create any rights, change any laws, or authorize spending.

(As an honorary/congratulatory resolution, the text is limited to findings and expressions of congratulations; there are no regulatory, appropriations, or enforcement provisions.)

Who is affected

  • Directly: Peyton Cox (the honoree).
  • Indirectly: Peyton Cox’s family, classmates, teachers, Allen High School, and the local community whose achievement is being recognized.
  • Broadly: No legal or regulatory impacts on federal agencies, private parties, or state/local governments.

Procedural history and current status

  • 2025-02-12: Introduced in the House; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and, additionally, to the Committee on Ways and Means for any matters within their jurisdictions.
  • 2025-05-16: Filed (text placed on House documents).
  • 2025-05-20: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-22: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-23: Laid before the House and placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; adopted the same day (nonrecord vote recorded in the House Journal).
  • 2025-05-24: Reported enrolled (final House version prepared).

Current status: Adopted by the House and recorded as enrolled on May 24, 2025.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Mikie Sherrill
  • Cosponsors: Rep. Nikema Williams; Rep. Daniel S. Goldman; Rep. Haley M. Stevens; Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton; Rep. Julia Brownley

Additional notes

  • This is an honorary resolution and does not carry the force of law, nor does it authorize federal funding or impose obligations on any entity.
  • Placement on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar and adoption by the House are customary steps for such recognitions.

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

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