Bill · H.Res. 614· House(119-HRES-614)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Edwin J. Feulner, and commending Dr. Feulner for his life-long commitment to the conservative movement and his distinct contributions to his country.
- Introduced
- 7/25/2025
- Last activity
- 7/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- August Pfluger
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- 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 honors the life and legacy of Dr. Edwin J. Feulner. It recognizes his lifelong commitment to the conservative movement and his contributions to the United States. The text highlights his roles as the founder of the Republican Study Committee and the President of the Heritage Foundation. It notes his academic achievements and his service in Congress. Finally, the resolution mourns his passing and suggests he be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Yes
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1
The resolution honors a prominent figure who lived to age 83.
Would retired people be better off under this?+1
The resolution honors the life of a person who achieved long-term success and leadership in his later years.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The resolution commemorates a prominent political figure's contribution to public policy development.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Sympathy and Recognition: The resolution mourns the passing of Dr. Feulner and extends sympathies to his family. (Section 1)
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Commemoration of Legacy: The House of Representatives honors the life, legacy, and impact Dr. Feulner had on American history and policy. (Section 2)
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Posthumous Honor: The resolution suggests that the President award Dr. Fe�hler the Presidential Medal of Freedom. (Section 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+1Good For Seniors+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 7/25/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
Aaron BeanRepublican · Florida
Ben ClineRepublican · Virginia
Mike CollinsRepublican · Georgia
Glenn GrothmanRepublican · Wisconsin
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio