Expressing the profound regret and sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., thirty-ninth President of the United States of America.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1626 is a non-legislative resolution expressing the House of Representatives' profound regret and sorrow on the death of James Earl Carter, Jr., the thirty-ninth President of the United States. The resolution serves as a formal statement of condolence and respect by the House. There is no legislative text or policy directive associated with this resolution, and it does not propose any changes to law or government operations.
H.Res. 1626 is a formal expression of condolence by the House of Representatives on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, without legislative or policy implications.
- The resolution expresses profound regret and sorrow over the death of James Earl Carter, Jr.
- It is a non-binding, symbolic resolution without legislative authority or policy changes.
- The resolution was agreed to without objection, indicating unanimous or broad consent.
['The family and legacy of James Earl Carter, Jr.', 'Members of the House of Representatives as a body expressing condolences', "The general public as recipients of official recognition of a former president's passing"]
['No implementation, cost, or oversight concerns arise as the resolution is symbolic and non-legislative.', 'No authority or enforcement mechanisms are involved.']
This resolution was introduced and considered in the 118th Congress within the House of Representatives. It reflects a customary practice of Congress to formally recognize the passing of former presidents. The resolution's status is 'Failed / Expired,' and the latest action was a motion to reconsider that was laid on the table and agreed to without objection on December 31, 2024.
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['The resolution may contribute to public historical record and collective memory of former President Carter.', 'It may reinforce institutional norms of respect and commemoration within Congress.']
As a non-legislative resolution with no policy or funding implications, this bill does not raise transparency or oversight concerns. The absence of full bill text and summary is consistent with the nature of a simple condolence resolution.
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