Maddy summaryThis bill (HR 750) is a symbolic resolution commending Virginia Union University for its contributions to education and the community. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific policies or individuals beyond expressing formal recognition. The resolution passed the House of Representatives by voice vote on February 18, 2025, and is now formally recorded. As a commemorative measure, it has no binding legal effect.
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Maddy summaryHR 744 is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes and commends the Atlee High School chapter of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) for its contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, funds, or regulations - it is solely a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the House of Representatives. The bill was passed unanimously by voice vote and is now part of the official congressional record. This type of resolution typically honors an organization's work without any direct impact on constituents or legislation.
Maddy summaryHR 743 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Mechanicsville High School chapter of Future Farmers of America. It formally honors the FFA chapter's contributions without creating any new policies or affecting laws. This type of bill is purely symbolic and does not impose obligations or change regulations. The resolution was passed by the House with a voice vote on February 18, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution (HR 745) that formally honors the Hanover High School chapter of Future Farmers of America (FFA). It does not create new laws or affect any policies, funding, or regulations. The resolution simply expresses congressional appreciation for the FFA chapter's work, with no direct impact on students, schools, or government operations. As a procedural resolution, it follows standard legislative practice for symbolic recognition.
Maddy summaryHR 746 is a symbolic resolution commending Tyler William Warren for his contributions. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it is a formal expression of recognition by the House of Representatives. The bill passed the House by voice vote on February 18, 2025, and was formally engrossed as HR746ER. This type of resolution typically honors individuals without imposing any legal obligations or changes to existing law.
Maddy summaryHR 749 is a non-binding House resolution honoring Clarence Stewart Preston. It commemorates his life through a formal expression of respect by the House of Representatives. The bill passed the House on April 1, 2025, with no substantive policy changes or direct effects on constituents or laws. This type of resolution serves only a symbolic purpose and does not create new obligations or alter existing regulations.
Maddy summaryHR 674 is a procedural resolution commending Arthur Ellsworth Dick Howard, a recognized individual in the community. It does not establish new laws or affect any policies, programs, or specific groups. The resolution formally expresses the House's appreciation for Howard's contributions, as passed by voice vote on February 17, 2025. This is a symbolic gesture with no concrete policy impact.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 596) that formally commends David Long for his service. It does not create new laws, alter policies, or directly affect any individuals or groups. The bill passed the House via voice vote but serves only as a symbolic expression of appreciation with no concrete policy impact.
Maddy summaryHJ 684 is a commemorative resolution honoring Loudoun County residents who were among the passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which crashed in 2023. It formally recognizes and celebrates the lives of these community members without creating any new laws or policy changes. The resolution passed both the House and Senate in February 2025 and was signed into law. This is a symbolic gesture, not a substantive legislative measure.
Threats to discharge a firearm within or at buildings or means of transportation; penalties. Provides that any person (i) who makes and communicates to another by any means any threat to bomb, burn, destroy, discharge a firearm within or at, or in any manner damage any place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation or (ii) who communicates to another, by any means, information, knowing the same to be false, as to the existence of any peril of bombing, burning, destruction, discharging of a firearm within or at, or damage to any such place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation is guilty of a Class 5 felony, provided, however, that if such person is under 18 years of age, he is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Under current law, any person 15 years of age or older (a) who makes and communicates to another by any means any threat to bomb, burn, destroy, or in any manner damage any place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation or (b) who communicates to another, by any means, information, knowing the same to be false, as to the existence of any peril of bombing, burning, destruction, or damage to any such place of assembly, building or other structure, or means of transportation is guilty of a Class 5 felony. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Criminal Justice Conference.