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Al Green (D-TX)

Honoring the life and legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner, a tireless champion of Houston's diverse communities.

H.Res. 1495 · House resolution Congress

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

  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 legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner. It notes that he was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and earned degrees from the University of Houston and Harvard Law School. The text outlines his 27-year career in the Texas House of Representatives, where he served as Speaker pro tem. Additionally, it highlights his tenure as the 62nd mayor of Houston. It mentions his leadership during Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, it notes his election to the United States House of Representatives in 2023 representing Texas's 18th Congressional District.

Yes

  • Scored +1

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    The resolution honors a leader known for his work in Houston's diverse urban communities.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.