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119 · HRES 1152 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.

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A bipartisan, symbolic House resolution (H. Res. 1152) honoring the American cowboy and historic cattle trails as part of the U.S. 250th anniversary; it doesn’t change law or spend money and is currently in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee (as of April 3, 2026).

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Published
03 Apr 2026
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03 Apr 2026
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public-summary · U.S. House · commemorative-resolution
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Headline Summary

A bipartisan House resolution to honor the American cowboy and historic cattle trails as part of the Nation’s 250th anniversary; it’s ceremonial and does not change law.

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What It Does

H. Res. 1152 formally recognizes the historical contributions of the American cowboy and the major cattle trails (like the Chisholm and Goodnight–Loving) to the country’s development, and encourages local celebrations tied to the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026. It is a simple House resolution—essentially a statement of appreciation—not a bill that creates programs, changes policy, or authorizes spending.

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Who’s For It

  • Sponsors are bipartisan: led by Rep. Ron Estes (R‑KS) with cosponsors including Reps. Lloyd Doggett (D‑TX), Tracey Mann (R‑KS), Derek Schmidt (R‑KS), Sharice Davids (D‑KS), Stephanie Bice (R‑OK), and Mark Alford (R‑MO).
  • Supporters emphasize the cowboy as a unifying symbol of courage, hard work, and the multiethnic roots of ranching (including Mexican, Black, Native American, and White cowboys) and see the Semiquincentennial as a fitting moment to recognize that history.
  • States along historic cattle trails (e.g., Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri) are prominently represented among sponsors, reflecting local cultural and tourism interests.
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Who’s Against It

  • No formal opposition is noted at introduction.
  • Common critiques of symbolic resolutions may apply: that they use floor or committee time without addressing pressing policy issues, or that they spotlight one chapter of history while others receive less attention.
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What’s Next

As of April 3, 2026, the resolution has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Next steps could include committee consideration and a potential House floor vote. Because it is a House-only resolution, even if adopted it would not go to the Senate or the President.

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Tone

Neutral, factual, and easy to read—aimed at giving an ordinary voter a concise understanding without insider jargon.

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