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HR 1471

Commending PowerHouse Church in Katy for hosting the Wise Up to Rise Up Foundation's Winner's Circle 2025 event.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Mike Schofield

The bill commends PowerHouse Church in Katy, TX for hosting the Wise Up to Rise Up Foundation’s Winner’s Circle 2025 event.

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Bill Summary · HR 1471

Summary of H.R. 1471 — Commending PowerHouse Church in Katy for hosting the Wise Up to Rise Up Foundation's Winner's Circle 2025 event

Overview

H.R. 1471 is a House resolution introduced February 21, 2025, by Representative Josh Gottheimer. The resolution formally commends PowerHouse Church in Katy, Texas, for hosting the Wise Up to Rise Up Foundation’s "Winner’s Circle 2025" event. The measure is a congratulatory/honorary resolution; it does not create or change law or authorize spending.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes and commends PowerHouse Church (Katy, TX) for serving as host of the Wise Up to Rise Up Foundation’s Winner’s Circle 2025 event.
  • Offers congratulations to event organizers, participants, volunteers, and the local community for their role in supporting the event’s objectives (the resolution’s text is ceremonial and focuses on recognition rather than policy directives).

Who is affected

  • PowerHouse Church (Katy, TX) — primary honoree.
  • Wise Up to Rise Up Foundation — recognized as the event organizer.
  • Event participants, volunteers, and the Katy community — acknowledged for their involvement.
  • No federal agencies, federal funding, or private legal rights are created or altered.

Procedural history and current status

  • Introduced in the House: February 21, 2025.
  • Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and, additionally, to the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of any provisions falling within committee jurisdiction (standard referral process for some resolutions).
  • Filed: May 29, 2025.
  • Considered in Local & Consent Calendars and placed on the Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar: May 30 – June 1, 2025.
  • Adopted by the House: June 1, 2025.
  • Reported enrolled: June 1, 2025 (final enrolled form prepared following adoption).

Legal effect and significance

  • Ceremonial/expressive: H.R. 1471 is a nonbinding, honorary resolution intended to recognize and celebrate a community event. It imposes no legal obligations and carries no budgetary impact.
  • Record and recognition: Adoption places the commendation on the official Congressional record and formally acknowledges the contributions of the church, foundation, and community.

Sponsor and classification

  • Primary sponsor: Rep. Josh Gottheimer.
  • Classification: Resolution; subject codes include POWERHOUSE CHURCH (N38Q7) and Congratulatory & Honorary Resolutions (I0705).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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