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Bill Summary · HR 1423

Summary — H. Res. 1423: Recognizing May 28, 2025, as Irving Fire Department Advocacy Day at the State Capitol

Purpose

H. Res. 1423 is a ceremonial House resolution that designates May 28, 2025, as “Irving Fire Department Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.” Its stated intent is to formally recognize the Irving Fire Department’s advocacy activities and the date on which department members and supporters will visit the State Capitol to engage with lawmakers.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes May 28, 2025, as Irving Fire Department Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.
  • Expresses the House’s acknowledgement of the Irving Fire Department and the purpose of the advocacy day.
  • The resolution is purely honorary/ceremonial and contains no statutory changes, appropriations, or regulatory mandates.

Who is affected

  • Directly: Irving Fire Department members, leadership, and affiliated supporters or community organizations participating in the advocacy day.
  • Indirectly: Members of the State Legislature and their staff who may meet with Irving Fire Department representatives; constituents and local stakeholders whose interests the department advocates.
  • Not affected legally: Because this is a non-binding House resolution, it creates no legal obligations, entitlements, or funding changes for federal, state, or local entities.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced in the House: February 18, 2025.
  • Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs: February 18, 2025.
  • Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity; subcommittee hearings held: March 10, 2025.
  • Subcommittee mark-up and forwarded to full committee by voice vote: April 9, 2025.
  • Filed: May 27, 2025.
  • Rules suspended and adopted (House passage): May 28, 2025.
  • Reported enrolled: May 28, 2025.

Sponsors and support

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Mike Levin.
  • Dozens of cosponsors from both parties, indicating bipartisan support (sample cosponsors include Reps. Joe Neguse, Chrissy Houlahan, Robert Wittman, Paul Tonko, Jahana Hayes, Ted Lieu, and others).
  • Companion bill in the Senate: S. 649.

Impact and significance

  • Symbolic recognition intended to highlight the Irving Fire Department’s engagement with policymakers and to raise awareness of public safety, emergency services, and local fire service concerns.
  • No legal or budgetary effect; serves to acknowledge and support the department’s advocacy efforts and to document the date for commemorative or outreach purposes.

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

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