HRES 240119th CongressIntroduced

Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Raúl M. Grijalva.

Introduced: Mar 24, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

H. Res. 240 is a ceremonial House resolution expressing the United States House of Representatives’ profound sorrow at the death of Representative Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona. The measure directs the Clerk to communicate the resolution to the Senate and to the deceased’s family. It also specifies that when the House adjourns for the day, it should do so as a further mark of respect for the deceased. This is a routine, non-substantive acknowledgment used to honor a sitting member.

Key Points

1Expresses profound sorrow over the death of Representative Raúl M. Grijalva.
2Directs the Clerk to communicate the resolution to the Senate and to transmit a copy to the family.
3Provides that, upon adjournment, the House shall adjourn as a further mark of respect.
4Ceremonial/expressive in nature; does not enact policy changes or create new laws.
5Status noted as introduced in the 119th Congress (no sponsor listed in the provided text).

Impact Areas

Primary: Members and staff of the House; the family of the deceased; the Senate (via communication of the resolution).Secondary: Congressional scheduling and decorum (adjournment for the day as a mark of respect).Additional: Reflects congressional precedent and ceremonial tradition surrounding the death of a member; no fiscal or policy impact.

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