📜 Policy Area
Sports and Recreation
66 bills with activity in Congress's records in the last 120 days, sorted by most recent legislative action. A bill can appear here because its record was updated — a new cosponsor, a corrected detail — even if its last floor or committee action was earlier than that. Policy area is assigned by Congress.gov, not by SearchMyRep.
Data last refreshed Nov 7, 2026
S. 4668Sep 17, 2026
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4789)
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX)
H.Res. 1510Sep 3, 2026
Expressing support for the designation of September 4, 2026, as "Taekwondo Grandmasters Appreciation Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA)
H.R. 10121Aug 20, 2026
To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a statue to honor American humanitarian and star athlete Roberto Clemente of Puerto Rico.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL)
H.Res. 1482Aug 13, 2026
Recognizing 100 years of American Legion Baseball and the American Legion World Series, and honoring the city of Shelby, North Carolina, for serving as the permanent home of the American Legion World Series.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC)
S.Res. 815Aug 7, 2026
A resolution commending the Chicago Cubs baseball teams as it celebrates its 150th anniversary on August 29, 2026.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4552-4553)
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)
S.Res. 834Aug 6, 2026
A resolution honoring and commending the 100th anniversary of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4523)
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS)
H.Res. 1473Aug 3, 2026
Commending the Chicago Cubs baseball team as it celebrates its 150th anniversary on August 29, 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] (D-IL)
H.Res. 1477Aug 3, 2026
Honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and supporting the designation of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Sponsor: Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8] (R-WI)
S.Res. 826Jul 30, 2026
A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4393)
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID)
S. 3676Jul 27, 2026
American Decade of Sports Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502.
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV)
H.R. 9839Jul 22, 2026
STRONG Kids Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15] (R-OH)
S.Res. 805Jul 15, 2026
A resolution celebrating the historic significance of the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and welcoming the international community to North America for the first tournament hosted by 3 nations.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: CR S4109)
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT)
S.Res. 803Jul 14, 2026
A resolution congratulating the 2025-2026 Carolina Hurricanes for winning the Stanley Cup.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4087; text: CR S3946)
Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC)
H.Res. 1422Jul 9, 2026
Congratulating the New York Knicks on winning the 2026 National Basketball Association Finals.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY)
H.Res. 1410Jun 30, 2026
Congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship, the team's first Stanley Cup win in 20 years.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC)
H.Res. 1401Jun 30, 2026
Honoring John Wathan on his induction into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor: Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-MO)
H.R. 9527Jun 29, 2026
STRONG Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] (R-UT)
S.Res. 793Jun 24, 2026
A resolution congratulating the Johnson County Community College Cavaliers on winning the 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Baseball National Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3194; text: CR S3218)
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS)
H.Res. 1387Jun 24, 2026
Congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes for winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Final.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor: Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC)
S.Res. 776Jun 17, 2026
A resolution honoring the life of Kyle Busch.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2886; text: CR S2899)
Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC)
S.Res. 771Jun 17, 2026
A resolution congratulating the New York Knicks on winning the 2026 National Basketball Association Finals.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2873; text: CR S2895-2896)
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY)
S.Res. 767Jun 11, 2026
A resolution celebrating the historic significance of the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and welcoming the international community to North America for the first tournament hosted by 3 nations.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2768)
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT)
H.R. 9302Jun 11, 2026
Student Athlete Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL)
H.Res. 1353Jun 9, 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Department of State's efforts to prevent the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from embedding themselves within the Iranian National Football Delegation during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and to limit the delegation's presence in the United States to the minimum time necessary for scheduled match play.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL)
H.R. 9137Jun 4, 2026
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA)
H.Res. 1284May 14, 2026
Congratulating the University of Hawaii men's volleyball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Volleyball Championship.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI)
S.Res. 730May 14, 2026
A resolution congratulating the University of Hawaii men's volleyball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Volleyball Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2314; text: CR S2308)
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI)
S. 4301Apr 15, 2026
For the Fans Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI)
S.Res. 667Apr 14, 2026
A resolution honoring the 2026 Olympians and Paralympians from Oregon.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (consideration: CR S1743)
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR)
H.Res. 1169Apr 14, 2026
Honoring the 2026 Olympians and Paralympians from Oregon.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsor: Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3] (D-OR)
H.Res. 1165Apr 13, 2026
Congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team on winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI)
S. 4272Mar 26, 2026
Home Team Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT)
H.R. 8097Mar 26, 2026
Home Team Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35] (D-TX)
H.R. 4624Mar 25, 2026
Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3] (R-GA)
S. 4177Mar 24, 2026
Student Athlete Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL)
S. 4160Mar 23, 2026
Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
H.R. 7477Mar 20, 2026
Fair Markets and Sports Integrity Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV)
S.Res. 623Feb 26, 2026
A resolution commemorating the accomplishments of Team USA in ice hockey.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S712)
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI)
S.Res. 602Feb 25, 2026
A resolution supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN)
S.Res. 613Feb 25, 2026
A resolution recognizing the Army-Navy football game as America's Game.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S689; text: CR S687)
Sponsor: Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT)
S. 233Feb 23, 2026
Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340.
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)
H.R. 1028Feb 17, 2026
Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 423.
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL)
H.R. 7403Feb 5, 2026
No Foreign NIL Funds Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] (R-UT)
H.R. 7368Feb 4, 2026
Riley Gaines Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor: Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA)
H.R. 452Dec 12, 2025
Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
Became Public Law No: 119-53.
Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN)
S.Res. 541Dec 11, 2025
A resolution congratulating Vermont Green Football Club on winning the United Soccer League Two National Championship.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8676)
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT)
H.R. 6604Dec 10, 2025
Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ)
H.R. 5021Dec 3, 2025
American Decade of Sports Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 3.
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA)
H.R. 6350Dec 2, 2025
College Athletics Reform Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] (D-MA)
H.R. 4312Dec 1, 2025
SCORE Act
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 916 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] (R-FL)
S. 2932Sep 29, 2025
Student Athlete Fairness and Enforcement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA)
S.Res. 375Sep 8, 2025
A resolution recognizing September 8 through 14, 2025, as "Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Week".
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S6403)
Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH)
S. 2470Jul 28, 2025
College Athlete Economic Freedom Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT)
S.Res. 295Jun 24, 2025
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of June 23 through June 29, 2025, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the enactment of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the growth of women's sports.
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA)
H.R. 3917Jun 11, 2025
To prohibit the participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-SD)
S. 1988Jun 9, 2025
A bill to prohibit the participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL)
S.Res. 178May 14, 2025
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late George Foreman.
The preamble was amended after adoption by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX)
S. 1419Apr 10, 2025
Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] (D-GA)
H.R. 2850Apr 10, 2025
Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] (R-MI)
S. 955Mar 11, 2025
NCAA Accountability Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)
S. 9Mar 3, 2025
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 100. (CR S1455-1456)
Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL)
S. 405Feb 5, 2025
Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL)
H.Res. 47Jan 15, 2025
Concerning the National Collegiate Athletic Association policy for eligibility in women's sports.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL)
S. 94Jan 15, 2025
Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND)
S.Res. 21Jan 13, 2025
A resolution designating October 10, 2025, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)
S.Res. 22Jan 13, 2025
A resolution concerning the National Collegiate Athletic Association policy for eligibility in women's sports.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)