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HR 1258

In memory of Amado Robledo of McAllen.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Mando Martinez

Expresses the House's condolences and memorializes Amado Robledo of McAllen; a ceremonial tribute with no legal or budget impact.

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Bill Summary · HR 1258

Summary — H. Res. 1258 (119th Congress)

Title: In memory of Amado Robledo of McAllen.

Purpose and intent

H. Res. 1258 is a simple, non‑binding House resolution expressing the condolences and memorializing the life of Amado Robledo of McAllen. Its primary purpose is to officially recognize and honor Mr. Robledo on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and in the Congressional Record.

Key provisions

  • Expresses the House’s sympathy and remembrance for Amado Robledo.
  • Requests that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to his family (standard practice for memorial resolutions — the text of this specific transmission, if present, would appear in the enrolled resolution).

Note: The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal law, nor does it authorize expenditures. It is purely ceremonial and commemorative.

Who is affected

  • Directly: the family and friends of Amado Robledo, who receive formal congressional recognition.
  • Indirectly: the McAllen community and constituents represented by the sponsor, who gain a formal record of the House’s recognition.
  • Institutionally: the House and the Congressional Record, which will document the memorial.

Procedural and timeline highlights

  • Introduced in the House by Representative Ted Lieu on February 12, 2025.
  • Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (2/12/2025).
  • Filed (entered into House proceedings) on 5/15/2025.
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars (5/20/2025); considered in Local & Consent Calendars (5/22/2025).
  • Placed on the Congressional “Congratulations & Memorials” Calendar and laid before the House on May 23, 2025.
  • Adopted by the House and reported enrolled on May 23, 2025.

Impact

  • Symbolic: provides formal congressional acknowledgment and sympathy; creates an official memorial record.
  • No legal or fiscal impact: the resolution carries no enforceable policy changes or budgetary effects.

Sponsor: Representative Ted Lieu (primary).

Classification/subject entry: ROBLEDO, AMADO (NK7TF) — Resolutions—Memorial (I0710).

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

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