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DemocratBill · H.Res. 1012· House(119-HRES-1012)

Recognizing and honoring Cristina M. Rodríguez for her historic appointment as dean of Yale Law School.

Rep. Castro
Age: 52 years
Texas
Introduced
1/21/2026
Last activity
1/21/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
Joaquin Castro
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Education
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution recognizes and honors Cristina M. Rodriguez for her appointment as the dean of Yale Law School. It notes that she will assume the deanship on February 1, 2026. The text highlights her background as a scholar, her history as the first tenured Hispanic law professor at the school, and her service in the United States Department of Justice. It further recognizes her role co-chairing a bipartisan Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States. Finally, the resolution honors her leadership and encourages law professors to follow her example in mentoring students and teaching the rule of law.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5

    The resolution highlights Rodriguez's history as the first tenured Hispanic law professor at Yale Law School.

  • Would women be better off under this?+5

    The resolution notes that Rodriguez is only the second woman to serve as dean of Yale Law School.

  • Would students be better off under this?+5

    The resolution encourages professors to follow the Dean's example in investing in the success and mentorship of every student.

The opposite

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