Summary of H.Res. 240: Expressing the profound sorrow of the House on the death of the Honorable Raúl M. Grijalva

Overview

• Bill type: House Resolution (H.Res. 240)
• Purpose: Express the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Raúl M. Grijalva, a Representative from Arizona.
• Status: Motion to reconsider laid on the table; Agreed to without objection.
• Introduced: March 24, 2025
• Primary sponsor: Rep. Greg Stanton

Purpose and Text

• The designated operative language (Engrossed in House) states:
  • “That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Raúl M. Grijalva, a Representative from the State of Arizona.”
• This is a ceremonial resolution intended to formally acknowledge the passing of a member and to express condolences. It does not enact policy, authorize spending, or create legal obligations.

Key Provisions

• The core provision is a single, declarative statement recognizing the death of Rep. Grijalva and expressing profound sorrow on behalf of the House.
• No additional operative clauses, policy changes, or fiscal provisions are specified in the text provided.

Legislative History and Procedural Aspects

• Introduced: March 24, 2025
• Consideration: Treated as a privileged matter during consideration; the resolution was agreed to on the same day without objection (text referenced as CR H1216 in the Congressional Record).
• Actions on March 24, 2025:
  • Motion to reconsider laid on the table; Agreed to without objection.
  • On agreeing to the resolution, Agreed to without objection (text: CR H1216).
  • Passed/agreed to in the House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection (text: CR H1216).

Sponsors

• Primary sponsor: Rep. Greg Stanton
• No additional co-sponsors are listed in the provided information.

Impact and Implications

• Policy impact: None. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not change law, authorize expenditures, or create new programs.
• Symbolic impact: Serves as an official House acknowledgment of Rep. Grijalva’s death and offers condolences to his family, colleagues, and constituents.
• Audience: Members of the House, the Congressional Record, and the public seeking formal recognition of Rep. Grijalva’s passing.

Notable Notes

• The designation “CR H1216” indicates the location of the text in the Congressional Record.
• The rapid passage and unanimous, objection-free concurrence reflect standard ceremonial practice for commemorating a former member.