Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR1638

Introduced
3/6/26  
Enrolled
3/6/26  

Caption

Empower Her, Elevate All; presented by UBiG-WE Foundation; commend

Summary

House Resolution 1638 is a ceremonial resolution commending "Empower Her, Elevate All," a women’s empowerment initiative presented by the UBiG-WE Foundation. The resolution praises the program for mentoring and equipping women and girls through leadership development, education, community engagement, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. It also recognizes the foundation’s leadership for promoting excellence, entrepreneurship, public service, and inclusion. The resolution does not create a new program, mandate, or regulatory change. Instead, it expresses the House of Representatives’ appreciation for the initiative and its perceived positive role in strengthening families, communities, and future generations across Georgia. It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the foundation and the initiative’s leadership.

Impact

HR 1638 has no direct effect on Georgia statutes, agency rules, or public funding. Its legal impact is limited to a formal legislative commendation, with no changes to state law or obligations on any person or entity. The practical effect is symbolic recognition of a private or nonprofit women’s empowerment program and its community service activities.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and supportive. The bill text frames the initiative as transformative and beneficial to women, girls, families, and communities, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or recorded votes against it. Because it is a commendation resolution, it appears to have been treated as a noncontroversial recognition measure.

Contention

There is no notable contention reflected in the bill text, voting history, or committee materials provided. The resolution is purely honorary and does not allocate resources, impose requirements, or alter policy, which likely reduces the potential for disagreement. Any discussion would most likely center on the value of public recognition for the UBiG-WE Foundation and the broader emphasis on women’s empowerment, mentorship, and community engagement.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HR2005

Commending the LEADE Foundation.

GA HR36

Ahmaud Arbery Foundation; commend

GA HJR581

Commending the Alpha-gal Foundation.

GA HR725

National Vitiligo Bond Inc. Foundation; commend

GA SJR441

Commending the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

GA HR1144

Girls Empowerment Day, GlobalHer Justice Day. and the World Day of Social Justice; February 19, 2026; recognize

GA HJR209

Commending the Community Foundation.

GA HJ209

Commending the Community Foundation.

GA HR847

Commending the Prince William County Community Foundation.

GA HJR479

Commending the Community Foundation of the New River Valley.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.