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HRES 1427118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable William J. Pascrell, Jr.

Policy Area: Congress
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Aug 25, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 9, 2024

Latest Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1427 is a non-legislative resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable William J. Pascrell, Jr. The resolution serves as a formal expression of condolences and recognition of the late representative's service. There is no legislative text or policy provisions included in the resolution.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1427 is a ceremonial resolution expressing condolences on the passing of a former member of the House, with no legislative or policy impact.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution formally expresses sorrow over the death of William J. Pascrell, Jr.
  • It is a non-binding, ceremonial measure without legislative provisions.
  • The resolution was agreed to without objection but ultimately failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['The family and associates of William J. Pascrell, Jr.', 'Members of the House of Representatives as a body expressing condolences.']

Potential Concerns

['No implementation, cost, authority, or oversight issues arise from this resolution as it contains no policy or funding provisions.']

Political Context

This resolution is part of the House's customary practice of honoring former members who have passed away. It does not propose any legislative changes or policy initiatives and is categorized under the policy area of Congress.

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Indirect Effects

The resolution may contribute to institutional memory and respect within the House but has no direct policy or regulatory effects.

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution lacks substantive legislative content and does not require oversight or transparency mechanisms beyond standard congressional record-keeping.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 95%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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