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HRES1051Referred to Committee

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-10
Introduced
6
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

Barry Moore
Barry Moore
Republican · AL · Representative
Votes with party: 93.5% (536 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001212

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (6)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Dale W. Strong (R-AL-5)Original· 2026-02-10
  • Gary J. Palmer (R-AL-6)Original· 2026-02-10
  • Mike Rogers (R-AL-3)Original· 2026-02-10
  • Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL-4)Original· 2026-02-10
  • Shomari Figures (D-AL-2)Original· 2026-02-10
  • Terri A. Sewell (D-AL-7)Original· 2026-02-10

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-02-10

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This resolution formally recognizes Mardi Gras as an important cultural and historical celebration and acknowledges that the modern holiday originated in Mobile, Alabama, rather than New Orleans, Louisiana. The measure is primarily symbolic and does not create new laws or funding, but instead honors the cultural significance of the tradition and its roots in Alabama's history. It affects cultural institutions, historians, and communities interested in preserving and celebrating this aspect of American heritage.

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Subjects

Arts, Culture, Religion

Full Bill Text

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1051 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1051 Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 10, 2026 Mr. Moore of Alabama (for himself, Mr. Figures, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Strong, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Sewell) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama. Whereas Mardi Gras is celebrated every year as a date of importance by residents and visitors of the city of Mobile, Alabama; Whereas Mardi Gras, the conclusion of the annual Carnival celebration in Mobile, Alabama, has been celebrated since 1703, making it the oldest official home of Carnival celebrations in the United States; Whereas the past 3 centuries have been marked by a consistent celebration of parades, throws, and festivities that mark the end of Carnival and the beginning of the Christian fasting season of Lent; Whereas Mardi Gras remains a broadly loved and widely recognized day of cultural and historical significance by the community in Mobile, Alabama; and Whereas Mardi Gras, and the celebration of Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, serves as a reminder of the original landing of French settlers in the Louisiana territory, which originally set its capital in Mobile, Alabama: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the historic origin of the celebration of Mardi Gras in the United States as being in Mobile, Alabama. <all>
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