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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 348· House(119-HRES-348)

Commending United States Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens on his retirement after 29 years of exemplary public service.

Rep. Gonzales
Age: 46 years
Texas
Introduced
4/24/2025
Last activity
4/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sponsored by
Tony Gonzales
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 1
Immigration
  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 commends Jason Owens, the retiring Chief of the United States Border Patrol, for his 29 years of service. It acknowledges his leadership and dedication to the mission of the USBP. The resolution also recognizes his efforts to combat cartel activity and support the well-being of Border Patrol agents.

Potential Positive Impacts for People

  • The resolution acknowledges Jason Owens' expansion of the U.S. Border Patrol Resiliency Division. This division prioritizes the well-being of the workforce by ensuring comprehensive physical and mental support for agents and staff which may help the border patrol workforce.

Potential Negative Impacts for People

  • There are no clear negative impacts for people that are explicitly mentioned in this bill.

Yes

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+5

    The bill honors a retiring public servant, setting a positive precedent for the recognition of retirees' service.

  • Does this make mental health care easier to get?+2

    The bill recognizes the expansion of the Resiliency Division which provides mental support for agents.

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+2

    The bill commends leadership that bolstered efforts to combat cartel activity and uphold the rule of law at the border.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.