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HR 1494

In memory of Joshua Daniel King of Weatherford.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Cecil Bell

H. Res. 1494 memorializes Joshua Daniel King, expressing House condolences and placing a permanent tribute in the Congressional Record; ceremonial, with no policy impact.

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Bill Summary · HR 1494

Summary — H. Res. 1494 (118th Congress)

Title: In memory of Joshua Daniel King of Weatherford.
Status: Reported enrolled (Introduced February 21, 2025; Adopted June 2, 2025)

Purpose and intent

H. Res. 1494 is a congressional memorial resolution honoring the life of Joshua Daniel King of Weatherford. Its primary purpose is to recognize his life and to express the condolences of the House of Representatives to his family, friends, and community. As a memorial resolution, it is ceremonial in nature and does not create legal rights, obligations, or expenditures.

Key provisions

  • Formally commemorates and honors Joshua Daniel King.
  • Expresses sympathy and condolences of the House to his surviving family, friends, and community.
  • Directs that the resolution (or its text) be included in the Congressional Record as a permanent tribute (standard practice for memorial resolutions).

No substantive policy changes, funding provisions, or regulatory requirements are included.

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Joshua Daniel King (of Weatherford).
  • Directly affected: his family, friends, and the local Weatherford community by virtue of the federal recognition and expression of condolence.
  • Indirectly affected: congressional record and historical record — the resolution serves as an official, archival acknowledgement by the House.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced in the House: February 21, 2025.
  • Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means: February 21, 2025 (administrative referral).
  • Referred to Local & Consent Calendars: May 31, 2025.
  • Filed: May 31, 2025.
  • Rules suspended and Adopted by the House: June 2, 2025 (suspension of the rules is a fast-track procedure commonly used for non-controversial measures).
  • Reported enrolled: June 3, 2025 (final enrollment/administrative completion).

A companion measure in the Senate is S. 1649.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rep. Jimmy Panetta.
Cosponsors include Robert J. Wittman, Vern Buchanan, Austin Scott, Mike Thompson, August Pfluger, Donald G. Davis, Blake D. Moore, Troy A. Carter, Sarah Elfreth, Sharice Davids, Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Lance Gooden, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Darin LaHood, Debbie Dingell, Gregory F. Murphy, Bruce Westerman, Mike Carey, Gabe Vasquez, Roger Williams, Marc A. Veasey, Mike Ezell.

Impact and notes

  • Ceremonial and symbolic; no budgetary or regulatory impact.
  • Inclusion in the Congressional Record ensures an official, permanent acknowledgement by the House.
  • Passage under suspension of the rules indicates bipartisan, non-controversial support typical for memorial resolutions.

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

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