Commemorating the service of General Lafayette to the United States on the bicentennial of his farewell tour.

House Resolution

H.Res. 681

119th Congress

Commemorating the service of General Lafayette to the United States on the bicentennial of his farewell tour.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert J. Wittman

Representative

Republican

VA-1

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

This bill commemorates the service of General Lafayette, a French military officer who played a key role in the American Revolutionary War, on the bicentennial of his farewell tour of the United States. It sets forth the rules for considering a separate bill that would prevent the elimination of internal combustion engines.

Latest Action

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

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill commemorates the service of General Lafayette, a French military officer who played a key role in the American Revolutionary War, on the bicentennial of his farewell tour of the United States. It sets forth the rules for considering a separate bill that would prevent the elimination of internal combustion engines.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1435) to amend the Clean Air Act to prevent the elimination of the sale of internal combustion engines.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill commemorates the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette's farewell tour of the United States after the Revolutionary War.
It establishes the rules for considering a separate bill (H.R. 1435) that would prevent the elimination of internal combustion engines.
The bill itself does not directly impact the sale or use of internal combustion engines.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would have little direct impact on most Americans. It would simply commemorate an important historical figure, while establishing the process for considering a separate bill related to vehicle engines. The potential effects of that other bill would depend on its specific provisions, which are not covered in this legislation.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

House of Representatives

Legislative rules and procedure

Motor vehicles

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

681, 119th Congress (2025). "Commemorating the service of General Lafayette to the United States on the bicentennial of his farewell tour.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-681