Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Gerald E. Connolly.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 435
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2025-05-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Last Updated
- 2025-06-02T14:18:52Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 435) expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' profound sorrow over the death of the Honorable Gerald E. Connolly, a Representative from Virginia, and honors his memory through formal procedural actions.
Key Provisions
- Declares that the House has learned of Representative Connolly's death with deep sadness.
- 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 sign of respect to Representative Connolly's memory.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
None. This is a non-binding resolution focused on commemoration, not on altering statutes, rules, or policies.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Minimal procedural impact, limited to a one-day adjournment of House proceedings, potentially delaying minor legislative business.
- On Citizens: Symbolic gesture that may foster public awareness and respect for congressional service, but no direct effects on everyday life.
- On International Relations: None, as this is a domestic tribute to a U.S. lawmaker.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- House of Representatives: Members and staff directly involved in the resolution and adjournment.
- Family of Representative Connolly: Receives official notification and recognition.
- U.S. Senate: Informed as a matter of inter-chamber courtesy.
- Broader Congressional Community: Colleagues and Virginia constituents who may view this as a tribute to his service.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: Aligns with congressional traditions under Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which allows each chamber to set its own rules for internal proceedings, including resolutions for deceased members. No enforceable legal changes.
- Political: Reinforces bipartisan norms of respect in Congress, potentially highlighting the human element of public service without partisan implications. Passed on May 22, 2025 (legislative day May 21), during the 119th Congress, as an engrossed resolution from the House.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]
Recent Actions
- 2025-05-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-05-22: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2235)
- 2025-05-22: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-05-22: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2235)
- 2025-05-21: Introduced in House
- 2025-05-21: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- H. RES. 435 (EH) - Engrossed in House — issued 2025-05-22 — PDF (1 pages)