Bill · H.Res. 664· House(119-HRES-664)
Observing the 20th anniversary of the dates on which Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita devastated the Gulf Coast and recognizing the progress of efforts to rebuild the affected Gulf Coast region.
- Introduced
- 8/29/2025
- Last activity
- 8/30/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Ezell
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 2
- 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 observes the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita devastating the Gulf Coast. It details the historic destruction, fatalities, displacement, and economic damage caused by both storms in 2005. The text highlights the rescue operations carried out by the United States Coast Guard and the United States Armed Forces, alongside aid provided by various charitable organizations and first responders. Furthermore, the resolution notes positive population and tourism recoveries in specific areas like the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula metropolitan statistical area and New Orleans. Finally, the House of Representatives resolves to support victims, commend recovery efforts, recognize affected communities, and reaffirm its commitment to restoring the region.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expresses support to the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, which offers moral recognition to individuals who suffered through the disasters (Resolved clause (1)).
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Commends the courageous efforts of those who assisted in the recovery progress, honoring the hard work of first responders and helpers (Resolved clause (2)).
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Recognizes the contributions of communities in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Texas, and Georgia to the United States, bringing positive attention to these states (Resolved clause (3)).
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Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to rebuild, renew, and restore the Gulf Coast region, which could signal continued focus on the area's recovery (Resolved clause (4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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- 8/30/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 8/29/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Cleo FieldsDemocrat · Louisiana
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Trent KellyRepublican · Mississippi
Julia LetlowRepublican · Louisiana