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Bill Summary · HR 1127

Summary — H. Res. 1127 (118th Congress)

Title: Honoring José H. Villarreal for his professional and civic achievements
Classification: Resolution — Congratulatory & Honorary (I0705, NB09R)
Introduced: February 7, 2025
Primary Sponsor: David Kustoff (with cosponsors Donald G. Davis, Diana Harshbarger, Nikki Budzinski)
Status: Reported enrolled; Adopted by the House (June 1, 2025)

Purpose / Intent

H. Res. 1127 is a non‑binding, honorary resolution introduced to recognize and formally commend José H. Villarreal for his professional accomplishments and civic contributions. The resolution’s primary objective is symbolic: to record the House of Representatives’ congratulations and to celebrate Mr. Villarreal’s service and achievements.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes and honors José H. Villarreal for his professional and civic achievements.
  • Expresses the appreciation and congratulations of the U.S. House of Representatives to Mr. Villarreal.
  • Contains no provisions that alter statute, appropriate funds, create programs, or impose legal requirements.

(Note: The resolution’s text is ceremonial in nature and does not effect legal or budgetary change.)

Who is affected

  • Directly: José H. Villarreal, who is the subject of the honor and recognition.
  • Indirectly: Mr. Villarreal’s family, colleagues, affiliated organizations, and communities that may receive public recognition as a result.
  • Government impact: Procedural — the resolution occupies floor time and is entered into the Congressional Record; it imposes no obligations on federal agencies or funding.

Legislative timeline / procedural status

  • 2025-02-07: Introduced in the House; referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2025-05-12: Filed.
  • 2025-05-16: Referred to Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-05-30: Considered in Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-06-01: Placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House; adopted (nonrecord vote recorded in the Journal); reported enrolled.

“Reported enrolled” indicates the final version of the resolution was prepared following House action.

Impact and limitations

  • Symbolic recognition that may raise the public profile of Mr. Villarreal and acknowledge his contributions publicly.
  • No legal, regulatory, or fiscal effects — the resolution does not change law, allocate funds, or create enforceable obligations.
  • Adoption by the House is a formal commendation but does not require Senate action (for simple House resolutions) and has no binding force beyond the statement of the House’s sentiment.

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