Al Green (D-TX)
Original Resolution Honoring Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- 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
- Scored +1
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The resolution honors her work on Juneteenth and racial equality.
- Scored +1
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution highlights her as a pioneering female legislator.
- Scored +1
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The resolution notes her service to the infrastructure of Houston.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Federal Disaster Relief: The resolution notes she fought for resources following hurricanes, floods, and public health emergencies to help Houston's infrastructure, housing, medical systems, and working families.
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Juneteenth Designation: The text states she championed the designation of Juneteenth as a Federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution honors her work on Juneteenth and racial equality. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The resolution notes her service to the infrastructure of Houston. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution highlights her as a pioneering female legislator.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The resolution highlights her work securing critical resources for disaster relief.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution honors a legislator who championed Juneteenth and equality.
- 8/27/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.