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.

Bill: 118-hres-1381
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Introduced: 2024-07-24
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Latest action: action_date: 2024-07-24
text: 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.

Summaries:
action_date: 2024-07-24
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution&nbsp;supports proceeding with the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in a safe and secure environment.&nbsp;It also commends the governments of France and Paris for their efforts to provide a safe and secure environment for the games.</p><p>The resolution applauds the athletes and coaches of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and the families who support them.</p><p>The resolution commits to ensuring a safe and secure environment for the fans attending and athletes competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.</p>

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1381 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 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

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.