H.R. No. 394 is a resolution from the Texas House of Representatives congratulating John Ratcliffe on his appointment as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, effective January 23, 2025. The resolution highlights Ratcliffe's extensive experience in national security, including his previous role as the director of national intelligence, where he prioritized countering the People's Republic of China and increased intelligence spending focused on that nation. It also notes his contributions to the establishment of the U.S. Space Force as part of the intelligence community and his involvement in significant anti-terrorism operations.
The resolution further acknowledges Ratcliffe's distinguished career in public service, including his tenure as a U.S. attorney, a member of Congress representing Texas's Fourth Congressional District, and his leadership in cybersecurity initiatives. It expresses the Texas House's best wishes for his success in this new role and emphasizes his commitment to national security. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for Ratcliffe as a token of esteem from the Texas House of Representatives.