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HR 1376

Posthumously paying tribute to the military service of U.S. Army Sergeant Eduardo F. Apodaca of San Elizario.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Mary González

Honors U.S. Army Sgt. Eduardo F. Apodaca posthumously, conveying condolences and formal recognition from the House with no legal or budgetary effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 1376

Summary — H. Res. 1376 (118th Congress)

Title: Posthumously paying tribute to the military service of U.S. Army Sergeant Eduardo F. Apodaca of San Elizario.

Overview / Purpose

H. Res. 1376 is a House resolution that formally honors and pays posthumous tribute to the military service of U.S. Army Sergeant Eduardo F. Apodaca of San Elizario. As a memorial resolution, its purpose is ceremonial: to recognize Sergeant Apodaca’s service and to convey the House of Representatives’ condolences and respect to his family, friends, and community.

Key provisions

  • Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives honoring the military service and sacrifice of Sgt. Eduardo F. Apodaca.
  • Offers official condolences and recognition to his family and community (San Elizario) for his service.
  • As a simple/commemorative resolution, it contains no binding legal mandates, appropriations, or changes to federal law or policy.

(Note: the legislative text is a memorial/ceremonial statement. The summary reflects the purpose described in the bill title and classification; the resolution does not create new programs or funding.)

Who is affected / Impact

  • Directly affected parties: Sgt. Apodaca’s surviving family, friends, and the San Elizario community—who receive formal recognition from the U.S. House.
  • Indirectly affected: veterans, active-duty service members, and communities that value congressional recognition of military service.
  • Fiscal and legal impact: none. The resolution is honorary and carries no enforceable obligations or budgetary effects.

Legislative history & status (selected milestones)

  • Introduced in the House: February 14, 2025 (Sponsor: Rep. Jim Costa).
  • Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture: February 14, 2025; referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry: March 20, 2025 (procedural referrals noted below).
  • Filed and placed on House calendars: Filed May 26, 2025; referred to Local & Consent Calendars May 29; considered in Local & Consent Calendars May 30.
  • Placed on the “Congressional & Memorial Resolutions” Calendar, laid before the House, and adopted: June 1, 2025.
  • Reported enrolled: June 1, 2025.

Sponsors and cosponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Jim Costa.
  • Cosponsors include: Chrissy Houlahan, Randy Feenstra, Hank Johnson, Pete Stauber, David Rouzer, Josh Riley, Sarah McBride, Sharice Davids, Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Steve Womack, Mark Alford, Brad Finstad, Jared Huffman.

Related legislation

  • Companion bill in the Senate: S. 574.

Procedural notes

  • Classification: Resolution; Subject code NC50E; Resolutions—Memorial (I0710).
  • As a commemorative resolution, H. Res. 1376 is primarily symbolic. The referral to the House Committee on Agriculture and a subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry appears to be procedural routing rather than indicating substantive policy jurisdiction. The resolution was adopted by the House and reported enrolled, completing the House’s formal recognition process.

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

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