Bills · HRES 435
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 435House of RepresentativesVirginia
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Gerald E. Connolly.
INTRO MAY 21· LAST ACTION MAY 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it is a traditional and formal way for the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the passing of one of its members and to honor their service to the nation. It provides a moment for the legislative body to collectively express condolences and respect for a colleague who dedicated their life to public service.
If this resolution becomes law, it ensures that Representative Connolly's family, colleagues, and constituents see a public display of honor and remembrance from the institution he served. If it does not become law, the House would not formally acknowledge his death or adjourn in his memory, although individual members might still offer personal condolences.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House of Representatives officially states its profound sorrow over the death of Representative Gerald E. Connolly from Virginia.
This formally acknowledges the passing of a sitting or former member of Congress by the legislative body.
PROVISION 02
The Clerk of the House is instructed to share this resolution with the Senate and provide a copy to Representative Connolly's family.
This ensures the formal expression of condolences reaches both the deceased's family and the other chamber of Congress.
PROVISION 03
The House will close its session for the day as a specific act of respect for the deceased Representative.
This is a customary ceremonial gesture honoring the memory and service of a departed member.
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D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
18
ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSMAY 22
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2235)
MAY 22
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
MAY 22
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2235)
MAY 22
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 435
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedMay 21, 2025
Last actionMay 22, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE · INTRODUCED MAY 21, 2025
House Res.HRES 435House of RepresentativesVirginia
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Gerald E. Connolly.
INTRODUCED MAY 21, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 22, 2025
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