Honoring the 2026 Olympians and Paralympians from Oregon.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1169
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Sports and Recreation
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-14: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-01T13:42:15Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1169) aims to honor Oregon athletes who participated in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics and Paralympics, recognizing their achievements and the support they received.
Key Provisions
- Congratulations to athletes: Congratulates specific Oregonians who competed, including:
- Jacqueline Wiles (alpine skiing)
- Hunter Hess (freestyle skiing)
- Sean FitzSimons (snowboarding)
- Alessandro Barbieri (snowboarding)
- Anna Soens (para alpine skiing)
- Ravi Drugan (para alpine skiing)
- Recognition of support: Acknowledges the contributions of families, coaches, and staff who supported these athletes.
- Overall honor: Honors the efforts and accomplishments of all Oregon Olympians and Paralympians at the 2026 Games.
The resolution was introduced on April 14, 2026, by Representatives Dexter, Bonamici, Bentz, Salinas, Hoyle of Oregon, and Bynum, and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
None. This is a non-binding resolution (a formal statement of opinion by the House), so it does not amend or create any laws.
Potential Impacts
- Symbolic and morale-boosting: Provides public recognition to athletes and their supporters, potentially inspiring future participants and fostering state pride.
- No direct effects on government agencies, citizens' rights, or international relations, as it is ceremonial.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Oregon Olympians and Paralympians (named athletes and others).
- Their families, coaches, and support staff.
- Oregon congressional representatives (bipartisan sponsors).
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: None, as resolutions like this are routine congressional expressions without legal force.
- Political: Demonstrates bipartisan unity among Oregon representatives in celebrating state achievements; reinforces Congress's tradition of honoring U.S. athletes post-major international events.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (5)
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2], Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6], Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4], Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-14: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2026-04-14: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Honoring the 2026 Olympians and Paralympians from Oregon. — issued 2026-04-14 — PDF (2 pages)