Expressing appreciation and recognition for the contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails in advancing American history in celebration of the Nation's 250th anniversary.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1152
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-02: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-10T08:06:06Z
AI-Generated Summary
H. Res. 1152 Summary
Purpose
This resolution expresses appreciation for the American cowboy and historic cattle trails' role in U.S. history. It ties this recognition to the nation's 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, set for July 4, 2026.
Key Provisions
- Acknowledges the cowboy's embodiment of American courage, strength, and independence.
- Notes the tradition's roots across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, highlighting contributions from Mexican, Black, Native American, and White cowboys.
- Describes post-Civil War cattle drives along trails such as the Shawnee Trail, Chisholm Trail, Western Trail, and Goodnight-Loving Trail, which crossed multiple states including Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
- Credits these drives with rebuilding the post-Civil War economy by supplying beef to cities and breeding stock to northern ranches, forming a national cattle industry.
- Recognizes cultural representations of cowboys in museums and attractions as economic drivers in agriculture, entertainment, retail, and tourism.
- States that the cowboy has become a global symbol of American values.
The operative clause recognizes the cowboy and trails' contributions to national history and encourages local celebrations as part of the 250th anniversary events.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This resolution introduces no changes to existing law. As a non-binding House resolution, it does not amend statutes, allocate funds, or create new legal requirements.
Potential Impacts
- May promote public awareness and local events tied to the 250th anniversary.
- Could support tourism and cultural sectors in rural and urban areas by highlighting cowboy history.
- No direct effects on government agencies, citizens' rights, or international relations.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Historical and cultural organizations focused on the American West.
- Ranching and agricultural communities in the listed states.
- Tourism and entertainment industries that feature cowboy themes.
- Descendants and representatives of the diverse groups (Mexican, Black, Native American, and White) involved in the cattle industry.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
This measure carries no legal or constitutional implications, as it is a symbolic expression rather than enforceable policy. It reflects a political emphasis on celebrating specific elements of national heritage without altering government authority or individual obligations.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (8)
Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1], Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3], Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5], Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4], Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-02: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-04-02: Submitted in House
- 2026-04-02: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Expressing appreciation and recognition for the contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails in advancing American history in celebration of the Nation’s 250th anniversary. — issued 2026-04-02 — PDF (3 pages)