Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ("NASCAR").

Bill: 118-hres-139
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2023-02-17
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Latest action: action_date: 2023-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-02-17
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution celebrates the 75th anniversary of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and commemorates NASCAR's contributions to the U.S. economy and society.</p>

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 17, 2023 Mr. Posey (for himself, Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. McHenry , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Waltz , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Jackson of North Carolina , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Mooney , and Mrs. Torres of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR ).

Whereas the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR ) is the sanctioning body for the premier form of motorsports in the United States; Whereas NASCAR was incorporated in Daytona Beach, Florida, on February 21, 1948; Whereas NASCAR was formed to organize and promote stock car racing in the United States; Whereas NASCAR has become the premier motorsports innovator, universally regarded as one of the world’s most successful sports entertainment properties; Whereas the NASCAR Cup Series features one of the longest seasons in sports, which extends across 10 months of the year, with large on-site audiences averaging over 100,000 spectators per weekend; Whereas NASCAR has expanded throughout its history to become a global sport with series that race in more than 30 States, as well as Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Brazil; Whereas, today, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually and its races are broadcast in nearly every country around the world; Whereas NASCAR strives to ensure that each of its race events are economically successful, relevant, entertaining, and safe; Whereas NASCAR continually seeks to engage the core fan while igniting lifetime relationships with future fans; Whereas NASCAR champions and rewards a winning, innovative culture through sport, which has inspired generations of Americans; Whereas the NASCAR Foundation has had a positive impact on nearly 1.7 million children and donated more than $43 million to children in need; Whereas February 21, 2023, marks the 75th anniversary of NASCAR; and Whereas NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season will be a year-long celebration of the sport’s past, present, and future: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the 75th anniversary of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR ); and (2) commemorates NASCAR’s contributions to the United States economy and society throughout its history.