H.Res. 1152

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1152 Introduced in House (IH)]

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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.

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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

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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.
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