Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Raúl M. Grijalva.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 240
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2025-03-24: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2025-04-02T13:13:12Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution (H. Res. 240) expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' profound sorrow over the death of the Honorable Raul M. Grijalva, a Representative from Arizona, and honors his memory through formal actions.
Key Provisions
- Declares that the House has learned of Representative Grijalva's death with deep regret.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to notify the Senate of these resolutions and send a copy to the deceased's family.
- Instructs the House to adjourn for the day as a tribute to Representative Grijalva's memory.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
None. This is a ceremonial resolution and does not amend, repeal, or introduce any new laws, statutes, or regulations.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: Minimal; it briefly affects House proceedings by directing an adjournment but has no long-term operational effects.
- On citizens: Symbolic gesture that may provide public acknowledgment and closure for constituents in Arizona or those familiar with Representative Grijalva's work, but no direct impact on rights or services.
- On international relations: None, as this is a domestic, internal congressional matter.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- U.S. House of Representatives: Directly involved in adopting and implementing the resolution.
- Family of Representative Grijalva: Receives official notification and recognition.
- U.S. Senate: Informed of the House's actions as a matter of inter-chamber courtesy.
- Constituents and colleagues: Indirectly affected through the symbolic honoring of a former member.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: No implications; resolutions like this are routine under House rules (non-binding and not subject to presidential approval) and align with Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress authority over its internal proceedings.
- Political: Demonstrates bipartisan respect for a deceased member, potentially fostering unity in the House. It highlights the tradition of memorial resolutions for fallen representatives, which can influence public perception of congressional decorum but carries no enforceable policy changes.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Recent Actions
- 2025-03-24: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-03-24: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1216)
- 2025-03-24: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1216)
- 2025-03-24: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1216)
- 2025-03-24: Introduced in House
- 2025-03-24: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- H. RES. 240 (EH) - Engrossed in House — issued 2025-03-24 — PDF (1 pages)