U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1568: Recognizing the 25th pastoral anniversary of Bishop C.T. Wells and the ministry of Emmanuel Church.
Status: In committee, September 21, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 21, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1568 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 21, 2026 Ms. Bynum submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the 25th pastoral anniversary of Bishop C.T. Wells and the ministry of Emmanuel Church. Whereas Bishop C.T. Wells has devoted his life to faith, service, and strengthening communities throughout the city of Portland, Oregon, and beyond; Whereas Bishop Wells has served as Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Church and Founding Pastor of Emmanuel East Worship and Outreach Center, leading a thriving ministry and serving communities across central and east Portland for 25 years; Whereas Bishop Wells has dedicated himself to developing and mentoring others through preaching, teaching, authorship, and leadership training across the United States and around the world; Whereas Bishop Wells has extended his ministry beyond the walls of the church through his leadership in advancing efforts to strengthen Portland families through affordable housing, economic opportunity, chronic health support, and early childhood education; Whereas Bishop Wells has worked to unite communities of faith by bringing together pastors and congregations throughout the Greater Portland area in fellowship, prayer, worship, and shared purpose; Whereas throughout his decades of ministry, Bishop Wells has demonstrated an enduring commitment to faith, family, mentorship, and service, alongside his wife of more …
Sponsors
- Janelle Bynum (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
Common questions
- What is HR1568?
- HR1568 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Recognizing the 25th pastoral anniversary of Bishop C.T. Wells and the ministry of Emmanuel Church.
- What is the status of HR1568?
- In committee as of September 21, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (September 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1568?
- Janelle Bynum (D).
- Where is the official record for HR1568?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1568
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