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HRES 782119th CongressIntroduced
Expressing condolences and support for the victims of the July 4 flooding in Texas, honoring acts of heroism, and committing to stand with those impacted by these floods.
Introduced: Sep 30, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-Texas)
Environment & Climate
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
H. Res. 782 is a non-binding House Resolution introduced in the 119th Congress. It expresses condolences to the victims and families affected by the July 4, 2025 floods in the Texas Hill Country, honors the courage of first responders, volunteers, and campers who aided others, and commits the House to stand with those impacted as communities recover. The measure acknowledges state and federal disaster declarations and calls for prioritized rebuilding of infrastructure and ensuring access to assistance for all residents, especially the most vulnerable. It is largely a symbolic, moral statement of support rather than a bill that creates new spending or policy.
Key Points
- 1Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and communities affected by the July 4 flooding in Texas.
- 2Honors the courage and sacrifice of first responders, volunteers, and Texans who helped others during the disaster.
- 3Acknowledges the disaster declarations by the Texas governor and the federal government, and the ongoing coordination among authorities to provide relief.
- 4Encourages authorities to prioritize rebuilding critical infrastructure and public facilities damaged by the floods and to ensure aid is accessible to all residents, with particular focus on vulnerable groups.
- 5Declares ongoing support and remembrance from the House as Texas communities continue to recover and rebuild.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: Residents of the Texas Hill Country and other flooded Texas counties; families of victims; first responders and volunteers involved in rescue and relief efforts.Secondary group/area affected: State and federal agencies coordinating disaster response; local governments and infrastructure entities; disaster relief organizations and faith/community groups aiding recovery.Additional impacts: This is a symbolic, non-funding measure that signals congressional solidarity and may influence public messaging and future policy discussions related to infrastructure resilience and disaster recovery; it is referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure but does not itself authorize spending.
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