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Bill Summary · HR 1167

Summary — H.R. 1167: Honoring the Outlaw Saloon and Grill in San Elizario

Purpose

H.R. 1167 is a non‑legislative, honorary resolution recognizing and congratulating the Outlaw Saloon & Grill in San Elizario. Its principal intent is symbolic: to acknowledge the establishment’s contributions or milestones (e.g., community presence, service, or achievement) and to place those congratulations in the Congressional Record.

Key provisions

  • Expresses the House’s congratulations and honor to the Outlaw Saloon & Grill (San Elizario).
  • Contains only ceremonial and commemorative language; it does not create new law, authorize spending, or change policy.

(Note: the bill text itself is not provided here; this summary reflects the classification and procedural record indicating an honorary/congratulatory resolution.)

Who is affected / impact

  • Directly honors: Outlaw Saloon & Grill (owners, employees, and patrons) and the local San Elizario community.
  • Indirectly: local civic organizations or municipal leaders who may use the recognition for publicity or historical record.
  • Legal and fiscal impact: none — the resolution is symbolic and nonbinding, with no regulatory or budgetary effects.

Legislative timeline and procedural status

  • Introduced in the House: February 10, 2025
  • Referred to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: February 10, 2025
  • Filed: May 13, 2025
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: May 16, 2025
  • Considered in Local & Consent Calendars: May 22, 2025
  • Placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar: May 23, 2025
  • Laid before the House and Adopted (nonrecord vote recorded in the Journal): May 23, 2025
  • Reported enrolled: May 24, 2025

“Reported enrolled” indicates the final, adopted form of the resolution was prepared after House action. The adoption by nonrecord vote suggests passage by voice vote or unanimous consent rather than a recorded roll‑call.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez
  • Cosponsor: Rep. Mike Haridopolos

Nature and legal effect

H.R. 1167 is a ceremonial House resolution (congratulatory/honorary). Such resolutions convey Congressional recognition but do not alter law, appropriations, or regulatory authorities.

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

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