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A resolution honoring the life of Kyle Busch.

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2026-06-17
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Ted Budd
Ted Budd
Republican · NC · Senator
Votes with party: 73.8% (817 recorded votes)

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2886; text: CR S2899)

2026-06-17

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Congress is recognizing Kyle Busch, a professional NASCAR driver, for his accomplishments and contributions to motorsports and his community. This resolution celebrates his career achievements and impact as a public figure in racing. The measure passed the Senate without any objections or changes.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 776 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 776 Honoring the life of Kyle Busch. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 17, 2026 Mr. Budd (for himself, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Tillis, and Ms. Rosen) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Kyle Busch. Whereas Kyle Thomas Busch was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 2, 1985, and passed at the age of 41 on May 21, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina; Whereas Busch began racing go-karts in his hometown, following in his brother Kurt Busch's footsteps; Whereas, in 1998, at the age of 13, Busch started racing Legends Cars, and, in 2001, at the age of 16, Busch made his NASCAR national series debut in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at Indianapolis Raceway Park; Whereas, in 2003, after signing a contract as a developmental driver for Hendrick Motorsports, Busch made his debut in the now NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series at the Charlotte Motor Speedway; Whereas, in a remarkable 2-year stretch, Busch won 5 races, finished second in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship standings, made his NASCAR Cup Series debut, became the youngest winner in NASCAR Cup Series history, and was named Rookie of the Year in both series; Whereas, in 2009, as a member of Joe Gibbs Racing, Busch was crowned the Series Champion, with 9 wins, 25 top-5 finishes, and 30 top-10 finishes during the season; Whereas, in 2010, Busch launched the Kyle Busch Motorsports race team, competing in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, and the organization captured 2 championships (2015 and 2017) and tallied a total of 100 wins, with Busch winning the last one for the organization in 2023; Whereas, in the winter of 2010, Busch married his wife Samantha on New Year's Eve; Whereas, in 2015 and 2016, Busch won one of the crown-jewel events of NASCAR, the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway; Whereas, in 2015 and 2019, Busch claimed the NASCAR Cup Series Championship, both while driving for Joe Gibbs Racing; Whereas, in 2018, Busch won yet another crown-jewel event, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, becoming the only driver in the modern era to win a race at all active Cup Series tracks; Whereas Busch twice won an ESPY Award in the category of ``Best Driver''; Whereas, in 2023, now as a member of Richard Childress Racing, Busch was named one of NASCAR's 75 greatest drivers; Whereas Busch is the only driver to win all 3 of NASCAR's national series races in a race weekend, doing so twice at Bristol Motor Speedway; Whereas Busch had 19 consecutive seasons with a NASCAR Cup Series win (2005 through 2023), the longest of any driver; Whereas Busch rounded out his career as the winningest driver across NASCAR's 3 national series, with a record of 234 victories, including 63 Cup Series wins, 102 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series wins, and 69 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series wins; Whereas Busch built a passionate fanbase through his bold and unapologetic ``Rowdy'' persona, and with his fierce competitiveness and signature post-win bow to fans, cemented himself as one of the most recognizable competitors in motorsports; Whereas Busch earned the respect of both opposing drivers and fans through his commitment to providing thrilling entertainment to NASCAR crowds with his performative driving style; Whereas Busch embraced his role as a champion driver and devoted father, proudly mentored and coached his son, Brexton, who began his own journey in motorsports, and helped to…
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foster the passion for racing in the next generation; and Whereas Busch leaves behind his wife Samantha, his 2 children, Brexton and Lennix, his parents, and his brother: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Kyle Thomas Busch; and (2) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives. <all>
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