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SRES 813

A resolution designating July 25, 2026, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

119th Congress Introduced by John Barrasso and 16 co-sponsors

Designates July 25, 2026 as the National Day of the American Cowboy to symbolically celebrate cowboys and their contribution to American heritage.

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4274; text: CR S4269-4270)
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Bill Summary · SRES 813

Overview

  • Bill: S. Res. 813
  • Session: 119th Congress
  • Title: A resolution designating July 25, 2026, as “National Day of the American Cowboy”
  • Type: Senate Resolution (not a law, but a ceremonial designation)
  • Action: Submitted, considered, and agreed to in the Senate by Unanimous Consent without amendment, with a preamble (July 23, 2026)

Purpose and Intent

  • To designate July 25, 2026, as a national observance honoring the American cowboy.
  • The resolution recognizes the cowboy as an enduring symbol of American history, character, values, and the frontier heritage.
  • It aims to officially acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of cowboys to American culture, agriculture, and ranching communities.

Key Provisions

  • Formal designation of a specific date (July 25, 2026) as the National Day of the American Cowboy.
  • A preamble acknowledging the historical and cultural significance of cowboys in shaping the American West and broader national identity.
  • Procedural language appropriate for a ceremonial designation; does not create new programs, funding, or regulatory obligations.
  • The resolution would typically be used by government offices, schools, and organizations to commemorate the day (e.g., events, educational activities, patriotic or historical observances).

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primarily symbolic impact affecting:
    • Government agencies that may issue proclamations or participate in commemorative events.
    • Schools, museums, cattle ranching communities, rodeo and Western heritage organizations.
    • General public, who may engage in commemorative activities (educational programs, parades, community events).
  • No new duties, funding, or regulatory requirements imposed on individuals, businesses, or government programs.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced in the Senate and quickly advanced by unanimous consent.
  • Passed/agreed to in the Senate without amendment and with a preamble (July 23, 2026).
  • No companion bill indicated in the provided summary; the resolution progresses as a ceremonial measure rather than substantive legislation.
  • Being a concurrent or joint resolution in the Senate, it may require House action for formal enactment as a joint resolution; however, such ceremonial designations often become part of ceremonial proceedings even without separate House passage, depending on the legislative process.

Sponsors and Support

  • Jointly supported by a broad group of Republican and Democratic Senators, including:
    • John Hickenlooper
    • Catherine Cortez Masto
    • Kevin Cramer
    • Mike Crapo
    • Ted Cruz
    • John Curtis
    • Steve Daines
    • Deb Fischer
    • John Hoeven
    • Cindy Hyde-Smith
    • James Lankford
    • Cynthia Lummis
    • Roger Marshall
    • Jerry Moran
    • Pete Ricketts
    • Jim Risch
    • John Barrasso

Notes for Readers

  • This bill serves as a formal, symbolic recognition rather than creating enforceable policy or funding.
  • The designated day may be observed through community programs, educational activities, and events highlighting cowboy history and Western heritage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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