119-HRES-1069 Journalist Public Summary
119 · HRES 1069 Supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
A bipartisan, symbolic House resolution voicing support for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, applauding athletes and Italy as host, and signaling the House’s intent to help ensure safe, secure U.S. hosting for the 2028 Los Angeles and 2034 Utah Games; it has been referred to House committees and does not change law or appropriate funds.
Headline Summary
The House is considering a bipartisan, symbolic resolution to cheer on Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, praise Italy for hosting, and signal support for secure U.S. hosting of the 2028 and 2034 Games.
What It Does
This simple House resolution expresses support for U.S. athletes competing at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, commends Italy’s organizers, and states the House’s intent to help ensure safe, secure environments for fans and athletes at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games (including events in Oklahoma City) and the 2034 Utah Winter Games. It applauds Team USA’s athletes, coaches, and supporters. As a simple resolution, it is a statement of the House’s position and does not create law, spend money, or require the President’s signature.
Who’s For It
- Bipartisan House sponsors: Reps. Joe Neguse (D-CO), Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Ted Lieu (D-CA).
- Likely to draw broad support from members who back Team USA, international sports cooperation, and preparations for the 2028 and 2034 U.S. Games.
- Supporters frame it as honoring athletes’ achievements, promoting sportsmanship, and showing goodwill toward Italy as host.
Who’s Against It
- No organized opposition noted at introduction.
- Potential skeptics of symbolic resolutions may question the need for floor time.
- Some may flag that the language about ensuring safe and secure future Games implies support for robust security planning, though it does not authorize funding.
What’s Next
As of February 20, 2026, the resolution has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. If advanced, it can be scheduled for a House floor vote. Because it is a simple House resolution, adoption would reflect the House’s position only and would not go to the Senate or the President.
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