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HRES 1381118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Commemorating the past success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.

Policy Area: Sports and Recreation
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Feb 4, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jul 24, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1381 is a non-binding resolution introduced in the 118th Congress that aims to commemorate the past successes of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and to express support for these teams as they prepare to participate in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games. The resolution was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability for consideration but did not advance further and ultimately expired. The resolution falls under the policy area of Sports and Recreation and does not include legislative text or provisions that create binding obligations or allocate funding.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1381 is a commemorative resolution recognizing U.S. Olympic and Paralympic achievements and supporting the 2024 Games, which did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution honors the historical achievements of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams.
  • It expresses support for the teams participating in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.
  • The resolution was referred to relevant committees but did not proceed to a vote or enactment.
Who Benefits?

['United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams', 'U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee', 'Athletes participating in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games', 'Sports and recreation community']

Potential Concerns

['As a non-binding resolution, it does not provide funding or enforceable support mechanisms, limiting practical impact.', "The resolution's referral to multiple committees without further action may reflect competing legislative priorities or limited procedural progress.", 'Lack of detailed provisions means no direct policy or operational changes are mandated.']

Political Context

This resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to committees with jurisdiction over foreign affairs and oversight. It aligns with a tradition of Congress recognizing and supporting national athletic teams in international competitions. The resolution did not advance beyond committee referral and expired, indicating it was not prioritized for further legislative action during the session.

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Indirect Effects

['May contribute to public awareness and national pride related to U.S. participation in international sports events.', 'Could encourage informal support or recognition efforts by other government entities or private organizations.', 'Potentially reinforces the symbolic role of Congress in endorsing national athletic achievements without creating binding policy.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution is non-binding and does not allocate funds or create enforceable obligations, which limits oversight concerns. Its referral to multiple committees without further action is consistent with many commemorative resolutions that do not advance to law. Transparency is maintained through public record of referral and status, but no substantive legislative text is available for detailed analysis.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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