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HRES 1429118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Congratulating the Olympians and Paralympians of Michigan who competed in the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris, France.

Policy Area: Sports and Recreation
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Feb 4, 2025
Latest Action Date
Sep 9, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 1429 is a congressional resolution introduced in the 118th Congress to formally congratulate the Olympians and Paralympians from Michigan who participated in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games held in Paris, France. The resolution is symbolic and honors the achievements of these athletes. It was referred to the House Committees on Oversight and Accountability and Foreign Affairs for consideration but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. No legislative provisions or funding measures are included in the resolution.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1429 is a non-binding resolution recognizing Michigan's Olympians and Paralympians from the 2024 Paris Games, which did not progress beyond committee referral and has expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution congratulates Michigan athletes who competed in the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics.
  • It was referred to two House committees for consideration but did not advance.
  • The resolution carries no legislative or funding authority and is symbolic in nature.
Who Benefits?

['Olympians and Paralympians from Michigan who competed in the 2024 Games', 'State of Michigan by way of recognition', 'Sports and recreation community interested in Olympic participation']

Potential Concerns

['No direct implementation or cost concerns as the resolution is symbolic and non-binding.', 'No authority or oversight implications since it does not create or amend law.', 'Limited impact beyond formal recognition, which may limit practical benefits.']

Political Context

The resolution fits within the policy area of Sports and Recreation and reflects a common congressional practice of honoring athletes' achievements. It was introduced and referred to relevant committees but did not receive further legislative action before expiring. Such resolutions typically serve ceremonial purposes rather than substantive policy changes.

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Indirect Effects

['May boost morale and public recognition for Michigan athletes and their communities.', 'Could encourage future athletic participation and support for Olympic sports within Michigan.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution does not include legislative text or funding provisions, limiting transparency concerns. Its referral to multiple committees is standard procedure for resolutions with symbolic content. The failure to advance suggests limited legislative priority or impact.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 95%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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