Bills · HRES 1206
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1206House of RepresentativesMembers of Congress
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.
This resolution formally recognizes the death of Representative David Scott and directs the House of Representatives to honor his memory by notifying his family and adjourning the day's session early.AI-written
INTRO APR 22· LAST ACTION APR 22
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AI-writtenThe House of Representatives officially mourns the passing of Georgia Representative David Scott, notifies his family and the Senate, and ends its session early as a sign of respect.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it is the official way the U.S. government records and honors the service of a lawmaker who dies in office. While it does not change any laws, it is a significant part of congressional tradition and decorum. It shows that despite political differences, the chamber pauses its work to recognize the personal loss of a colleague and their contribution to the country.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Formally records the 'profound sorrow' of the House regarding Representative David Scott's death.
It establishes an official government record of mourning for the representative.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Clerk of the House to notify the Senate and provide a copy of the resolution to the Scott family.
This ensures that both the other chamber of Congress and the grieving family are formally acknowledged.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that the House adjourn its session for the day as a mark of respect.
This is a symbolic gesture that pauses the business of government to honor the deceased.
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D· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
8
ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSAPR 22
Submitted in House
APR 22
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3065)
APR 22
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3065)
APR 22
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3065)
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1206
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedApr 22, 2026
Last actionApr 22, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE · INTRODUCED APR 22, 2026
House Res.HRES 1206House of RepresentativesMembers of Congress
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable David Scott.
This resolution formally recognizes the death of Representative David Scott and directs the House of Representatives to honor his memory by notifying his family and adjourning the day's session early.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 22, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 22, 2026
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