[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1381 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1381
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.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 24, 2024
Ms. DeGette (for herself, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Lieu, Ms. Stefanik, Ms.
Brownley, Mr. Armstrong, Ms. Pettersen, Mr. Williams of New York, Mr.
Sherman, Mrs. Steel, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Mrs. Hinson, Ms. Pressley, Mr.
Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Vargas, Ms. Williams of Georgia, Mr. Veasey, Mr.
Robert Garcia of California, Mrs. Ramirez, Ms. McCollum, Ms. Adams, Ms.
Lee of California, Ms. Titus, Mr. Takano, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Davis of
Illinois, Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Guest, Mr. Carson, Mr.
Ciscomani, Mr. Trone, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. Costa, Mr. Thanedar, Ms.
Spanberger, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Green of Texas, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Pocan,
Mr. Swalwell, Mr. Evans, Ms. Salinas, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms.
Crockett, Mr. Lamborn, Ms. Garcia of Texas, Mr. Austin Scott of
Georgia, and Ms. Porter) submitted the following resolution; which was
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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RESOLUTION
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.
Whereas, since 1894, the Olympic Movement has worked to build a better and more
peaceful world by educating young people through amateur athletics,
bringing together athletes from many countries in friendly competition,
and forging new relationships bound by friendship, solidarity, and fair
play;
Whereas the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams have won 2,037 gold
medals, 1,736 silver medals, and 1,615 bronze medals, totaling 5,388
medals, during the past Summer and Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games;
Whereas the 2024 Olympic Games will take place in Paris, France, from July 26,
2024, to August 11, 2024, and the 2024 Paralympic Games will take place
in Paris, France, from August 28, 2024, to September 8, 2024;
Whereas, at the 2024 Olympic Games, 206 countries will compete in 329 events in
32 sports, and at the 2024 Paralympic Games, more than 184 countries
will compete in 549 events in 22 sports;
Whereas, at the 2024 Olympic Games, Team USA will compete in 44 sports
disciplines and 253 contested events;
Whereas the United States plans to send 592 athletes to participate in the 2024
Olympic Games, including 314 women;
Whereas the United States has already qualified 138 athletes to participate in
the 2024 Paralympic Games, with many more expected to qualify;
Whereas the people of the United States stand united in respect and admiration
of the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and the
athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, and dedication to excellence;
Whereas the many accomplishments of the United States Olympic and Paralympic
Teams would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication
of many others, including individuals on the United States Olympic and
Paralympic Committee and the national governing bodies of sport and the
many administrators, coaches, and family members who provided critical
support to the athletes;
Whereas the United States Government is grateful to France for hosting the 2024
Olympic and Paralympic Games;
Whereas France successfully hosted the 1900 and 1924 Paris Summer Games, the
1924 Chamonix Olympic Winter Games, the 1968 Grenoble Olympic Winter
Games, and the 1992 Albertville Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games;
Whereas upon conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games,
the United States will assume the role of host country of the next
Summer Games, and stands ready to support the athletes and organizers of
the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games;
Whereas the people of the United States take great pride in the qualities of
commitment to excellence, grace under pressure, and goodwill toward
competitors exhibited by the athletes of the United States Olympic and
Paralympic Teams; and
Whereas the Olympic Movement celebrates competition, fair play, and the pursuit
of glory, elevating the eternal qualities of the human spirit to the
world stage: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports proceeding with the 2024 Olympic and
Paralympic Games in a safe and secure environment;
(2) commends the Government of France and the Paris
Metropolitan Government in their efforts to commit tremendous
resources to provide a safe and secure environment for the 2024
Olympic and Paralympic Games;
(3) applauds the athletes and coaches of the United States
Olympic and Paralympic Teams and their families who support
them;
(4) supports the athletes of the United States Olympic and
Paralympic Teams in their endeavors at the 2024 Olympic and
Paralympic Games held in Paris, France;
(5) supports the goals and ideals of the Olympic Games and
Paralympic Games; and
(6) commits to ensuring a safe and secure environment for
the fans attending and athletes competing in the 2028 Los
Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.
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