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DemocratBill · H.Res. 1494· House(119-HRES-1494)

Honoring the life and enduring public service of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a fearless advocate for justice, equality, and the people of the United States.

Rep. Green
Age: 79 years
Texas
Introduced
8/27/2026
Last activity
8/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sponsored by
Al Green
Cosponsors
None
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution honors the life and public service of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. It highlights her educational background from Yale University and the University of Virginia School of Law. The text notes her career in the legal profession and her service in local government in Houston, Texas. It acknowledges her nearly three decades of service in the United States House of Representatives representing Texas's 18th congressional district. Finally, the resolution recognizes her work regarding federal disaster relief and the designation of Juneteenth as a Federal holiday.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1

    The resolution honors her work on Juneteenth and racial equality.

  • Would women be better off under this?+1

    The resolution highlights her as a pioneering female legislator.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+1

    The resolution notes her service to the infrastructure of Houston.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.