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.

Ron Estes

Republican · KS · Representative

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• Derek Schmidt (R-KS-2)Original· 2026-04-02
• Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-37)Original· 2026-04-02
• Mark Alford (R-MO-4)Original· 2026-04-02
• Sharice Davids (D-KS-3)Original· 2026-04-02
• Stephanie I. Bice (R-OK-5)Original· 2026-04-02
• Tracey Mann (R-KS-1)Original· 2026-04-02
• Roger Williams (R-TX-25)· 2026-04-06
• Pete Sessions (R-TX-17)· 2026-04-09

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-04-02

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This resolution honors the cultural and historical significance of American cowboys and cattle trails in shaping the nation's development, particularly as part of celebrating the country's 250th anniversary. The measure is largely symbolic, expressing Congress's appreciation for how these figures and routes contributed to American history and westward expansion. It does not create new laws or programs, but rather recognizes the cowboy heritage as an important part of the nation's story.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1152 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 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. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 2, 2026 Mr. Estes (for himself, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Mann, Mr. Schmidt, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Mrs. Bice, and Mr. Alford) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION 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. Whereas the United States is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the history of the Nation, culminating on July 4, 2026; Whereas the American cowboy played a significant role in the history of the Nation, demonstrating the courage, strength, and independence of the American spirit; Whereas the American cowboy tradition has roots going back centuries across the United States, Mexico, and Canada and reflects the significant contributions of Mexican, Black, Native American, and White cowboys who helped shape the cattle industry and culture of the American West; Whereas the American cowboy as he is known today first became reality in the post-Civil War era of the great cattle drives, when cowboys moved millions of Texas longhorns to markets further north over historic trails such as the Shawnee Trail, Chisholm Trail, Western Trail (also known as Great Western Trail), Goodnight-Loving Trail, and more; Whereas those cattle trails and cowboys crossed the States of Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, and beyond; Whereas those cattle drives helped rebuild the economy of the Nation in the post-Civil War era by meeting the emerging consumer demand for protein in growing cities and supplying breeding stock for burgeoning northern ranch operations, creating the truly national beef and cattle industry; Whereas the cultural representations of the cowboy in museums and other attractions are a significant economic engine for rural and urban areas, encompassing agriculture, entertainment, retail, and tourism sectors with the impact felt across the entire Nation; and Whereas the American cowboy has become uniquely and globally recognized as a symbol of American courage, independence, spirit, and determination: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the valuable role of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails for their vital contribution to the Nation's history and encourages local celebrations of such legacy as part of the Nation's 250th anniversary. <all>

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