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HR 1475

Congratulating the Texas Book Festival on its 30th anniversary.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Drew Darby

The resolution ceremonially congratulates the Texas Book Festival on its 30th anniversary, recognizing its contributions to literacy, culture, and education without funding implica

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Bill Summary · HR 1475

Summary — H. Res. 1475 (118th Congress): Congratulating the Texas Book Festival on its 30th anniversary

Status: Reported enrolled (adopted by the House)
Introduced: February 21, 2025
Primary Sponsor: Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA)
Cosponsors: Daniel Webster; Chuck Edwards; Vern Buchanan; Tim Moore; Norma J. Torres; Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Harold Rogers; Salud O. Carbajal; Byron Donalds; Dan Newhouse; Neal P. Dunn; David G. Valadao; Scott DesJarlais; Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Classification/Subject: Resolution — Congratulatory & Honorary; BOOK FESTIVAL, TEXAS

Purpose and intent

H. Res. 1475 is a non‑binding, honorary resolution that congratulates the Texas Book Festival on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the Festival’s role in promoting literacy, celebrating authors and books, supporting Texas’s literary community, and contributing to civic and cultural life.

Key provisions

  • Formally congratulates the Texas Book Festival on reaching its 30th year.
  • Commends the Festival for its contributions to literacy, public engagement with literature, and support for authors (including local, national, and diverse voices).
  • Acknowledges the Festival’s educational and community outreach activities (programs for students, author talks, and public events) and its cultural and economic contributions to Austin and Texas.
  • Extends best wishes for the Festival’s continued success.

Note: As a simple/congratulatory House resolution, H. Res. 1475 contains no spending provisions, regulatory changes, or legally binding mandates.

Who is affected

  • Directly honored: the Texas Book Festival organization, participating authors, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees.
  • Indirectly highlighted: Texas literary and cultural organizations, local businesses benefiting from Festival events, and literacy/education advocates.
  • No federal program, agency, or funding is changed by the resolution.

Procedural timeline (selected)

  • 2025-02-21: Introduced in the House; referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • 2025-05-29: Filed.
  • 2025-05-30: Considered and referred to Local & Consent Calendars.
  • 2025-06-01: Placed on the Congressional & Memorial Resolutions Calendar; laid before the House; adopted; reported enrolled.

Related legislation

  • S. 371 (companion measure in the Senate)

Practical impact

H. Res. 1475 is ceremonial. Its primary effect is symbolic recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives, raising visibility for the Texas Book Festival and affirming congressional appreciation for literary and educational initiatives. It does not authorize funding or change federal law.

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

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