U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1494: 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.
Status: In committee, August 27, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 27, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1494 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 27, 2026 Mr. Green of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION 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. Whereas this resolution may be cited as the Original Resolution Honoring Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee ; Whereas Sheila Jackson Lee, born in Queens, New York, at an early age demonstrated an unwavering commitment to education, public service, and the pursuit of justice; Whereas Sheila Jackson Lee was one of the first women to earn her undergraduate degree from Yale University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law, preparing her for a lifetime of principled leadership; Whereas Sheila Jackson Lee later served in the legal profession and in local government in Houston, Texas, including as a municipal judge and city council member, earning her constituents' trust through fairness and diligence; Whereas, in 1994, Sheila Jackson Lee was elected to the United States House of Representatives, where she represented Texas's 18th congressional district with distinction for nearly 3 decades; Whereas Sheila Jackson Lee fought relentlessly for Federal disaster relief following hurricanes, floods, and public health emergencies, securing critical …
Sponsors
- Al Green (D, HD-009) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Congress
Common questions
- What is HR1494?
- HR1494 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): 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.
- What is the status of HR1494?
- In committee as of August 27, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (August 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1494?
- Al Green (D, HD-009).
- Where is the official record for HR1494?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1494
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