MEMORIAL-VIRGINIA MCCASKEY
HR 144 is a congressional resolution honoring Virginia Halas McCaskey, former owner of the Chicago Bears football team, following her death. It serves as a formal expression of mourning by Congress without creating any new policies or affecting any specific groups. The bill contains no substantive legislative provisions or mechanisms. This is a purely commemorative measure, common for honoring notable public figures.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action May 22, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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