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HR 904

Muhammad, Patrick; life, work, and contributions; honor

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Bell and 5 co-sponsors

Officially honors Patrick Muhammad for leadership in sustainable farming and agricultural education, empowering families through Your Faith Farms and related school work.

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Bill Summary · HR 904

Summary — H.R. 904: "Muhammad, Patrick; life, work, and contributions; honor"

What the bill does (purpose)

H.R. 904 is a ceremonial House resolution that honors Patrick Muhammad — known as the "Principal Farmer" — for his leadership in homesteading, agricultural education, and community empowerment. The resolution formally recognizes his work at Your Faith Farms and as Principal of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, highlights his media and publishing achievements, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to him.

Key provisions

  • Officially honors Patrick Muhammad for his leadership, commitment to agricultural education, and efforts to empower families through farming and homesteading.
  • Recites Muhammad’s accomplishments, including:
    • Developing a 31‑acre Your Faith Farms into a model of sustainable living and agricultural learning.
    • Assisting over 30 families to purchase and develop farms.
    • Serving as Principal of an agriculture‑focused charter school and delivering hands‑on agricultural instruction.
    • Producing widely viewed educational videos (reaching millions), earning an Emmy nomination, and appearances on platforms such as Netflix's Chicken Soup for the Soul, FOX's Home Free, and a John Deere campaign.
    • Being a published author with a forthcoming third book, Farming by Faith.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available for distribution to Patrick Muhammad.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primarily ceremonial and honorary: the resolution recognizes an individual’s contributions and provides official commendation.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or enforcement effects on federal or state programs, agencies, or private parties.
  • Offers public recognition that may support Muhammad’s educational and outreach efforts but creates no legal obligations.

Procedural history & status

  • Introduced: January 31, 2025 (referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means same day).
  • Key milestones:
    • Filed: April 22, 2025
    • Placed on Local & Consent Calendars: April 30, 2025
    • Considered in Local & Consent Calendars: May 22, 2025
    • Placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; Laid before the House; Adopted: May 23, 2025
    • Reported enrolled: May 23, 2025
  • Current status: Adopted by the House (ceremonial resolution completed on May 23, 2025).

Sponsors and related legislation

  • Sponsors / primary and cosponsors include Jefferson Van Drew (primary), L.C. Myles, Robert Dawson, Omari Crawford, Lydia Glaize, Inga Willis, Eric Bell (primaries), with cosponsors Thomas Massie and Gus M. Bilirakis.
  • Related/companion bill: S. 2716 (companion).

Note: As a House resolution commemorating an individual, H.R. 904 is symbolic and nonbinding.

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

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