Bill · H.Res. 964· House(119-HRES-964)
Recognizing the bicentennial of the historic DACOR Bacon House.
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 12/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Jennifer McClellan
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- 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
H. Res. 964 is a resolution to recognize the 200th anniversary of the DACOR Bacon House. The text outlines the history of the property, from its origins on Anacostan land to its use by various diplomats, judges, and political figures. It acknowledges the house's construction in 1825 and its eventual preservation by the DACOR Bacon House Foundation. The resolution officially recognizes the house's importance to American diplomacy, the Supreme Court, and Congress.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+1
The resolution recognizes a house that serves as a center for diplomatic exchange.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+1
The resolution celebrates a hub for foreign affairs professionals and diplomatic relations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Cultural and Educational Value: The House serves as a museum of American life and a center for educational discussions and leadership development, providing a resource for understanding U.S. and District of Columbia history. (Relevant section: "Whereas, through DACOR and the DACOR Bacon House Foundation... the House continues to be a vibrant center of cultural and diplomatic exchange, a museum of American life")
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Community and Networking: The house provides a space for the foreign affairs community and others to find meaning and community. (Relevant section: "congratulates all those who have found meaning and community in the DACOR Bacon House on its bicentennial")
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+1Improves International Alliances+1
- 12/18/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska