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 (CIA) on 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 operations against terrorist leaders. Ratcliffe's accolades include the National Security Medal and a significant legislative record during his time in Congress.
The resolution expresses the Texas House's best wishes for Ratcliffe's success in his new role and acknowledges his commitment to national security throughout his career, which includes serving as a U.S. attorney and a mayor, as well as his educational background in government and law. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for Ratcliffe as a token of esteem from the Texas House of Representatives. The resolution was adopted on March 13, 2025, by a non-record vote.