U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1609: Honoring the life and service of United States Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets, expressing condolences to his family, and condemning cartel violence.
Status: In committee, October 5, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 5, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1609 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 5, 2026 Mr. Ciscomani (for himself and Mr. Crane ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Honoring the life and service of United States Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets, expressing condolences to his family, and condemning cartel violence. Whereas Nicholas Douglas Quets was born on March 31, 1993, in Panama, where his father was serving in the United States Army; Whereas Nicholas Quets grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and graduated from Empire High School; Whereas Nicholas Quets honorably served the United States as a member of the United States Marine Corps, where he deployed overseas, demonstrating courage, dedication, and patriotism in defense of the Nation; Whereas Nicholas Quets was known by family and friends for his generous spirit and strong desire to help others, reflecting the same sense of service that defined his time in the United States Marine Corps; Whereas Nicholas Quets possessed a deep passion for craftsmanship, including welding and fabrication, and took pride in creating and building through skilled trades; Whereas, after being honorably discharged from military service, Nicholas Quets earned several degrees from Pima Community College and became a certified welder; Whereas Nicholas Quets was working on water reclamation projects for Pima County, …
Sponsors
- Juan Ciscomani (R, HD-AZ-6) · primary sponsor
- Elijah Crane (R, HD-AZ-2)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Common questions
- What is HR1609?
- HR1609 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Honoring the life and service of United States Marine Corps veteran Nicholas Douglas Quets, expressing condolences to his family, and condemning cartel violence.
- What is the status of HR1609?
- In committee as of October 5, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (October 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1609?
- Juan Ciscomani (R, HD-AZ-6), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR1609?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1609
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