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HR 802

Cunningham, Lisa; commend

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Imani Barnes and 5 co-sponsors

H.R. 802 ceremonial resolution commends Lisa Cunningham for leadership in marketing and women's health advocacy, recognizing campaigns, awards, and civic service; non-binding.

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Bill Summary · HR 802

Summary — H.R. 802: “Cunningham, Lisa; commend” (House Resolution)

Bill type: Resolution (ceremonial)
Bill number: H.R. 802
Introduced: January 28, 2025
Status: Read and adopted by the House (final action May 23, 2025; recorded as read/adopted March 27, 2025 in some entries)
Primary purpose: To formally commend Lisa Cunningham for her leadership in marketing, communications, and advocacy for women’s health.

Note: the version content includes an unrelated opening line referencing the “Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research Act of 2025 (STAR Act of 2025).” That sentence appears to be an insertion error and is not related to this resolution’s substantive text, which is a commendation for Lisa Cunningham.

Main purpose and intent

The resolution recognizes and honors Lisa Cunningham for her accomplishments as a marketing and communications executive—particularly her work advancing public conversations and awareness around women’s health—and for her civic engagement and community contributions.

Key provisions

  • Officially commends Lisa Cunningham for:
    • Leadership as Executive Vice President of Marketing & Communications at the Black Women’s Health Imperative.
    • Development and leadership of high-profile campaigns addressing breast and cervical cancer awareness and diabetes prevention.
    • Notable achievements including an Anthem Award for a cervical cancer awareness campaign (produced with Ciara and Hologic), more than 58 million organic impressions for that campaign, a reported 2,700% increase in audience engagement, and 211% growth in social media followers under her strategic leadership.
    • Her prior career producing over 1,000 branded and music videos and work with clients such as the CDC, McDonald’s, Ford, W Hotels, ViiV Healthcare, and various nonprofit partners.
    • Producing the documentary “Me Period” (sponsored by Procter & Gamble), which won the Best Documentary Audience Award at the Essence Film Festival.
    • Civic service including appointments to Atlanta’s LGBTQ Advisory Board and advisory roles with Seed & Spark and the Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Lisa Cunningham.

Who is affected

  • Primarily honors Lisa Cunningham personally.
  • Symbolically recognizes and elevates organizations and causes associated with her work (e.g., Black Women’s Health Imperative, women’s health advocacy groups).
  • No regulatory, funding, or programmatic changes; does not create legal rights or obligations.

Legislative and procedural notes

  • Introduced Jan 28, 2025; referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Considered on Local & Consent Calendars and Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions calendars.
  • Read and adopted by the House in 2025 (entries show March 27 and procedural finalization May 23, 2025); reported enrolled and a nonrecord vote was recorded in the Journal.
  • The resolution is ceremonial and non-binding.

Sponsors and cosponsors (as listed)

Blake D. Moore (primary), Carolyn Hugley (primary), Imani Barnes (primary), Park Cannon (primary), Inga Willis (primary), John LaHood (primary), Kim Schofield (primary); cosponsors include Joe Neguse, Ro Khanna, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Michael T. McCaul, Vern Buchanan, Claudia Tenney, Greg Stanton, Thomas R. Suozzi, Doris O. Matsui, Greg Landsman, Sarah McBride, Joseph D. Morelle, James R. Baird, Suzan K. DelBene, Julia Brownley, Josh Gottheimer, Suzanne Bonamici, Jimmy Panetta, Raja Krishnamoorthi, John R. Moolenaar, Darren Soto, André Carson, Terri A. Sewell, and others.

Bottom line

H.R. 802 is a ceremonial House resolution that officially commends Lisa Cunningham for her professional achievements in marketing and communications and her advocacy on women’s health and community engagement. It has symbolic value but carries no legislative or fiscal effect.

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

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