Bill · H.Res. 978· House(119-HRES-978)
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Doug LaMalfa.
- Introduced
- 1/7/2026
- Last activity
- 1/7/2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sponsored by
- Ken Calvert
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Adopted by the House
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
The House of Representatives has issued this resolution regarding the death of the Honorable Doug LaMalfa, a Representative from California. The House expresses its profound sorrow over this loss. The Clerk is directed to communicate these resolutions to the Senate. Additionally, the Clerk must transmit a copy of the resolution to the family of the deceased. Finally, the House will adjourn today as a mark of respect for his memory.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill directs the Clerk to transmit official House resolutions to the family of the deceased.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Communication to family: The Clerk is instructed to transmit a copy of the resolution to the family of the deceased, providing them with the official sentiments of the House.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text contains no provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 1/7/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H112)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H112)
- Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H112)
- Introduced in House