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HRES 1455

Honoring and commending the 100th anniversary of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

119th Congress Introduced by Ken Calvert and 9 co-sponsors

Congressional resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and its contributions to education, environment, and workforce

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Bill Summary · HRES 1455

Overview

  • Bill: H.Res. 1455
  • Session: 119th Congress, 2nd Session
  • Status: Introduced July 23, 2026; referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • Purpose: Honor and commend the 100th anniversary (centennial) of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)

Main purpose and intent

  • Acknowledges and celebrates the centennial milestone of GCSAA, originally founded in 1926 as the National Association of Greenkeepers of America.
  • Recognizes GCSAA as the leading professional association for individuals who manage and maintain golf courses in the United States and internationally.
  • Highlights GCSAA’s role in education, advocacy, environmental stewardship, and workforce development within the golf industry.
  • References GCSAA’s contributions to the economy, environmental best practices, and promotion of the game of golf.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal resolution recognizing GCSAA’s 100-year history and ongoing impact.
  • Emphasis on GCSAA’s:
    • Education, information, and representation for members (over 20,000 members in more than 78 countries).
    • Support for professional advancement and community benefits through golf.
    • Environmental stewardship initiatives and sustainable management practices (including involvement in environmental best management practices guidelines across all 50 states).
    • Research funding to improve efficiency and sustainability of golf facilities.
    • First Green program, which brings STEAM education to students via field trips to golf courses, and benefits for K-12 students through hands-on outdoor learning.
    • Workforce development programs, including career guidance, professional development, certificates/certifications, and scholarships.
    • Advocacy and outreach to support the future of the profession and the game.

Who/what would be affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and its members.
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Golf facilities, the broader golf industry, students participating in First Green programs, communities benefiting from environmental stewardship practices at courses, and the U.S. economy through the golf industry's estimated economic contributions mentioned in the text.
  • No regulatory or funding authorization is specified in the text; the resolution serves to recognize and commend, rather than to implement new requirements or appropriations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced in the House on July 23, 2026.
  • Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration.
  • As a concurrent or simple resolution (H.Res.), this bill would not create federal law or authorize spending; it serves as a formal statement of recognition and commendation by the House of Representatives.
  • Sponsors and co-sponsors include Rep. Manny (and others listed), with notable bipartisan support among 10 co-sponsors, signaling cross-party acknowledgment of GCSAA’s centennial.

Potential impact and significance

  • ceremonial acknowledgment of a major industry association, potentially helping raise awareness of GCSAA’s contributions to golf, the environment, education, and workforce development.
  • May indirectly support continued partnerships between the golf industry and educational/community programs (e.g., First Green) by highlighting the association’s impact.
  • No fiscal impact or new regulatory obligations are attached to this resolution.

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

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