Original Resolution Honoring Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
What this bill does
This resolution, introduced by Rep. Al Green of Texas, would have the House of Representatives formally honor the life and public service of former Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. It is a commemorative measure rather than a piece of legislation that creates law, funding, or regulatory change. The resolution recounts her biography and career, including her education at Yale University and the University of Virginia School of Law, her early service as a Houston municipal judge and city council member, and her nearly three-decade tenure representing Texas's 18th congressional district beginning in 1994. It cites her advocacy for federal disaster relief following hurricanes and public health emergencies affecting Houston, and her role in establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
The resolution primarily affects the official congressional record, expressing the House's collective acknowledgment and gratitude for Jackson Lee's career. It does not impose obligations, allocate funds, or affect any individual, agency, or program beyond this formal statement of recognition.
The resolution was introduced on August 27, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on House Administration, which oversees matters concerning House operations and often handles commemorative resolutions. Its next steps would involve possible committee consideration and, if advanced, a vote by the full House; such resolutions are typically noncontroversial and may be adopted by unanimous consent or voice vote.
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Timeline
27 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1494 do?
- This resolution, introduced by Rep. Al Green of Texas, would have the House of Representatives formally honor the life and public service of former Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. It is a commemorative measure rather than a piece of legislation that creates law, funding, or regulatory change. The resolution recounts her biography and career, including her education at Yale University and the University of Virginia School of Law, her early service as a Houston municipal judge and city council member, and her nearly three-decade tenure representing Texas's 18th congressional district beginning in 1994. It cites her advocacy for federal disaster relief following hurricanes and public health emergencies affecting Houston, and her role in establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. The resolution primarily affects the official congressional record, expressing the House's collective acknowledgment and gratitude for Jackson Lee's career. It does not impose obligations, allocate funds, or affect any individual, agency, or program beyond this formal statement of recognition. The resolution was introduced on August 27, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on House Administration, which oversees matters concerning House operations and often handles commemorative resolutions. Its next steps would involve possible committee consideration and, if advanced, a vote by the full House; such resolutions are typically noncontroversial and may be adopted by unanimous consent or voice vote.
- Has H.Res. 1494 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1494. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1494?
- H.Res. 1494 was sponsored by Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1494?
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (27 Aug 2026).
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