01 — The Text
What.
- Expresses official condolences for lives lost in July 4, 2025 central Texas flooding.
- Honors first responders and individuals who performed rescue and recovery operations.
- Commits House support for rebuilding infrastructure and providing assistance to affected communities.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Symbolic measure: affirms federal acknowledgment of disaster but carries no funding or binding obligations.
- Affects Texas residents in flooded areas by signaling congressional support for future aid efforts.
- Sets congressional tone for disaster response without creating new programs or appropriations.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Passed House on Nov. 17, 2025 by voice vote under suspension of rules—no Senate action required for resolutions.
- Resolution is nonbinding; actual recovery depends on separate appropriations bills and FEMA assistance.
- Track federal disaster aid at FEMA.gov or contact your representative about specific rebuilding needs.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Nov 17, 2025 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Nov 17, 2025 — On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4678)
- Nov 17, 2025 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4678)
- Nov 17, 2025 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 782.
- Nov 17, 2025 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4678-4680)
- Nov 17, 2025 — Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- Sep 30, 2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sep 30, 2025 — Submitted in House