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HRES 1627

Honoring the life, achievements, legacy, and public service of former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr.

118th Congress Introduced by Shontel Brown and 27 co-sponsors

The bill ceremonially honors former President Jimmy Carter’s life and public service and directs the Clerk to send a copy to his family.

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Bill Summary · HRES 1627

Summary of HRES 1627 – Honoring the life, achievements, legacy, and public service of former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr.

Overview

  • Type: House Resolution (non-binding)
  • Purpose: Express appreciation for the public service of former President Jimmy Carter, extend sympathy to his family, and direct the Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Carter family.
  • Status: Introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
  • Introduced: December 31, 2024
  • Fiscal/Legal Effect: As a resolution of the House, it does not enact policy or authorize spending; it serves as ceremonial recognition and expression of sentiment.

Key Provisions

The introduced text contains three main provisions:
1. The House of Representatives expresses its appreciation for the profound public service of President Jimmy Carter.
2. The House expresses its deep sympathy to the children of President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and to the entire family and loved ones of the former President.
3. The House directs the Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to the family of President Jimmy Carter.

Sponsor and Cosponsors

  • Primary Sponsor: Nikema Williams
  • Cosponsors: A broad list including (but not limited to) Gwen Moore, Lloyd Doggett, Adriano Espaillat, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Paul Tonko, Haley M. Stevens, Joseph D. Morelle, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Timothy M. Kennedy, Katie Porter, Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Jim Costa, Danny K. Davis, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Grace Meng, Marcy Kaptur, Frederica S. Wilson, Bennie G. Thompson, Shri Thanedar, John Garamendi, James P. McGovern, David Scott, Rashida Tlaib, Shontel M. Brown, Jonathan L. Jackson, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and others.
  • Note: The list distinguishes the primary sponsor from the cosponsors.

Procedural History

  • 2024-12-31: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
  • 2024-12-31: Submitted in the House.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Directly: The Carter family (including President Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter) and their loved ones.
  • Indirectly: The House of Representatives and the public, through formal recognition of President Carter’s life and public service.

Potential Impact and Notes

  • Policy Impact: None. This is ceremonial, recognizing a former president.
  • Public/Constituent Impact: Signals bipartisan acknowledgment of Carter’s legacy and constitutional service, which can influence public memory and historical record.
  • Next Steps: After committee referral, the resolution would require floor action in the House. If approved, it would be forwarded through the legislative process as a House resolution; typically, such resolutions may be conveyed to the Senate for consideration, but specific actions would depend on future proceedings.

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

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