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HR 1301

Recognizing the work of legislative intern Arfeen Khan during the 89th Legislature.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Terry Meza

House resolution commends Arfeen Khan for his 89th Legislature internship and asks to enter the praise into the Congressional Record; symbolic recognition with no legal effect.

Reported enrolled
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Bill Summary · HR 1301

Summary — HR 1301: Recognizing the work of legislative intern Arfeen Khan during the 89th Legislature

Status: Reported enrolled (Adopted by the House on May 23, 2025)
Introduced: February 13, 2025
Classification: House resolution (congratulatory/honorary)
Subject code: KHAN, ARFEEN (NA0D6), Resolutions—Congratulatory & Honorary (I0705)
Companion bill: S 587

Purpose

HR 1301 is a ceremonial House resolution that formally recognizes and commends Arfeen Khan for his work as a legislative intern during the 89th Legislature. The resolution expresses the House’s appreciation and records that recognition in the official congressional record.

Key provisions

  • Contains language praising and congratulating Arfeen Khan for his service and contributions as a legislative intern during the 89th Legislature.
  • Requests that the resolution and its sentiments be entered into the Congressional Record (as is customary for honorary resolutions).

Note: The text of the resolution is honorary and declaratory; it does not create any legal rights, obligations, appropriations, or regulatory changes.

Sponsors and support

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Randy Feenstra
  • The resolution has extensive bipartisan cosponsorship (including Sanford D. Bishop, Jason Smith, Tom Emmer and many others).
  • A companion Senate measure (S 587) is listed, indicating parallel recognition efforts in the Senate.

Legislative actions and timeline

  • Feb 13, 2025: Introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • May 19, 2025: Filed.
  • May 21–22, 2025: Referred to and considered on Local & Consent Calendars.
  • May 23, 2025: Placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House; adopted (non-record vote recorded in Journal); reported enrolled.

Who is affected / impact

  • Directly honors Arfeen Khan; serves as a formal commendation for his internship service.
  • No material impact on federal programs, spending, or legal authorities.
  • Typical effects: public recognition, inclusion in the Congressional Record (useful for professional/academic records), and symbolic acknowledgement of intern contributions to legislative work.

Procedural notes

  • As an honorary House resolution, HR 1301 required only House action and does not require Presidential signature.
  • "Reported enrolled" indicates the final official copy was prepared following House adoption.

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

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