Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1206
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-28T18:08:52Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1206) expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' profound sorrow over the death of Honorable David Scott, a Representative from Georgia, and outlines ceremonial actions in his honor.
Key Provisions
- Declares the House's sorrow for the late Representative David Scott.
- Instructs the Clerk of the House to:
- Communicate the resolutions to the Senate.
- Transmit a copy to the family of the deceased.
- Directs the House to adjourn today as a mark of respect to his memory.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
None. This is a ceremonial resolution with no legal or statutory effect; it does not amend or create any laws.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Temporary adjournment affects House proceedings for the day, but has no long-term operational impact.
- Citizens: Symbolic gesture with no direct effects on the public.
- International relations: None.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- House of Representatives: Issues the resolution and adjourns in respect.
- Family of Representative David Scott: Receives official copy of the resolution.
- U.S. Senate: Notified of the House's sentiments.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- No legal or constitutional implications; this is a standard, non-binding condolence resolution commonly used by Congress to honor deceased members.
- Politically symbolic, reflecting bipartisan respect for a fellow Representative, but carries no policy weight.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-04-22: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3065)
- 2026-04-22: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-04-22: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3065)
- 2026-04-22: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- H. RES. 1206 (EH) - Engrossed in House — issued 2026-04-22 — PDF (1 pages)