IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1041 
Supporting the designation of ‘‘Scouting America Day’’ in celebration of 
its 116th anniversary. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 
Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. BISHOP, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. 
BACON, Mr. ELLZEY, Mr. WALKINSHAW, and Mr. KENNEDY of Utah) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the designation of ‘‘Scouting America Day’’ in 
celebration of its 116th anniversary. 
Whereas Scouting America, formerly known as Boy Scouts of 
America, was incorporated by Chicago publisher, William 
Boyce, on February 8, 1910, after learning of the Scout-
ing movement during a visit to London; 
Whereas, on June 21, 1910, a group of 34 national rep-
resentatives met, developed organization plans, and 
opened a temporary national headquarters in New York; 
Whereas the purpose of Scouting America is to teach Amer-
ica’s youth self-reliance, character, ethical decision mak-
ing, and civic leadership through adherence to the Scout 
Oath and Law; 
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•HRES 1041 IH 
Whereas, by 1912, Scouts were enrolled in every State; 
Whereas, in 1912, the first Eagle Scout Award was earned, 
and more than 2,800,000 youth have earned the Eagle 
Scout Award since; 
Whereas, in 1916, Congress granted Scouting America a 
Federal charter; 
Whereas, in 2025, nearly 25,000 young men and women 
earned the rank of Eagle Scout; 
Whereas approximately 15 percent of all military academy ca-
dets and midshipmen across the United States service 
academies are Eagle Scouts; 
Whereas, of the 12 individuals who have walked on the sur-
face of the Moon, 11 participated in Scouting during 
their youth, including 2 who earned the rank of Eagle 
Scout; 
Whereas there are nearly 1,000,000 youth currently enrolled 
in Scouting who helped contribute more than 7,000,000 
service hours in 2025, helping to build stronger commu-
nities across the country; 
Whereas Scouting America is a proud partner of the America 
250 initiative, supporting the nationwide commemoration 
of the 250th anniversary of the United States of Amer-
ica; 
Whereas more than 500,000 adult volunteer leaders serve 
young people in their communities through religious, 
civic, and other organizations chartered by Scouting 
America; 
Whereas the patriotic men and women involved in Scouting 
often neither seek nor receive the thanks of the public for 
their contribution to the future of the country; 
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•HRES 1041 IH 
Whereas, on February 8, 2026, the Nation celebrates ‘‘Scout-
ing America Day’’ in recognition of the 116th anniver-
sary of the incorporation of this indispensable American 
institution; and 
Whereas Scouting America endeavors to develop American 
citizens who are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit, 
have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such 
qualities as initiative, courage, and resourcefulness, have 
personal values based on religious and spiritual concepts, 
have the desire and skills to help others, understand the 
principles of the American social, economic, and govern-
mental systems, take pride in their American heritage 
and understand the Nation’s role in the world, have a 
keen respect for the basic rights of all people, and are 
prepared to participate in and give leadership to Amer-
ican society: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the redesignation of a ‘‘Scouting America Day’’ in celebra-
tion of the 116th anniversary of its incorporation. 
Æ 
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