Honoring the life and legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner, a tireless champion of Houston's diverse communities.
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
H.Res. 1495 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and public service of Congressman Sylvester Turner. It does not create law, spend money, or change any policy; instead, it formally acknowledges his career on behalf of the House of Representatives. The resolution recounts his biography and record, including his education at the University of Houston and Harvard Law School, his 27 years in the Texas House of Representatives, his service as Speaker pro tem, his tenure as Houston's 62nd mayor from 2015, his leadership during Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic, and his election to represent Texas's 18th Congressional District beginning in 2023.
The resolution primarily affects how the House formally records and expresses recognition of Turner's service; it has no direct legal or financial effect on other individuals, agencies, or programs. It is a symbolic statement reflecting the sponsor's and House's tribute to a former Houston mayor and sitting member of Congress.
The bill was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Al Green of Texas and referred to the House Committee on House Administration, which typically handles such commemorative resolutions. As with most resolutions of this type, its next steps would involve possible committee action and, if brought to the floor, a vote by the full House to adopt the resolution.
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Timeline
27 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1495 do?
- H.Res. 1495 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and public service of Congressman Sylvester Turner. It does not create law, spend money, or change any policy; instead, it formally acknowledges his career on behalf of the House of Representatives. The resolution recounts his biography and record, including his education at the University of Houston and Harvard Law School, his 27 years in the Texas House of Representatives, his service as Speaker pro tem, his tenure as Houston's 62nd mayor from 2015, his leadership during Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic, and his election to represent Texas's 18th Congressional District beginning in 2023. The resolution primarily affects how the House formally records and expresses recognition of Turner's service; it has no direct legal or financial effect on other individuals, agencies, or programs. It is a symbolic statement reflecting the sponsor's and House's tribute to a former Houston mayor and sitting member of Congress. The bill was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Al Green of Texas and referred to the House Committee on House Administration, which typically handles such commemorative resolutions. As with most resolutions of this type, its next steps would involve possible committee action and, if brought to the floor, a vote by the full House to adopt the resolution.
- Has H.Res. 1495 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1495. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1495?
- H.Res. 1495 was sponsored by Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1495?
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (27 Aug 2026).
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