119-HRES-782 Journalist Public Summary

Public Summary: 119-HRES-782

Headline Summary: The House passed a symbolic resolution honoring the victims and heroes of the July 4 Texas floods and encouraging continued recovery efforts. [1]U.S. House of Representatives — Reps. Roy, Pfluger on Passage of Resolution to…

What It Does: This is a House-only resolution that expresses condolences for those killed in the July 4, 2025 Central Texas floods, praises first responders and volunteers, and encourages authorities to prioritize rebuilding and ensure access to assistance, especially for vulnerable residents. The resolution text cites at least 135 deaths (including at least 37 children) and more than 850 rescues, and notes state and federal disaster actions. [3]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Text - H.Res.782 (Introduced in House)

• Who’s For It: Sponsored by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and taken up on November 17, 2025 under the House’s “suspension of the rules” process, which is generally reserved for broadly supported measures. [4]Office of the House Majority Leader — Daily Schedule
• Backers include a bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers listed as co-sponsors; the measure cleared the House by voice vote with no recorded opposition. [5]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Cosponsors - H.Res.782 (119th Congress)[1]U.S. House of Representatives — Reps. Roy, Pfluger on Passage of Resolution to…

• Who’s Against It: There is no recorded vote against the resolution; passage by voice vote under suspension indicates no organized floor opposition. [1]U.S. House of Representatives — Reps. Roy, Pfluger on Passage of Resolution to…

What’s Next: Because this is a simple House resolution, adoption by the House completes action; it does not go to the Senate or the President and does not create binding law or new funding. [2]Congressional Research Service via Congress.gov — Bills, Resolutions, Nominatio…