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H.Res. 1051

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.Res. 1051, “Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama”, was introduced in the House on Feb 10, 2026 by Rep. Barry Moore (R) with 6 co-sponsors. It was referred to Oversight And Government Reform, and last saw action on Feb 10, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Record

Text

H.Res. 1051 has 6 co-sponsors.

hr1051/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HRES 1051 IH: Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration’s origins in Mobile, Alabama.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-02-10
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 IV  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. RES. 1051  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   February 10, 2026   Mr. Moore of Alabama  (for himself,  Mr. Figures ,  Mr. Rogers of Alabama ,  Mr. Aderholt ,  Mr. Strong ,  Mr. Palmer , and  Ms. Sewell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the  Committee on Oversight and Government Reform    RESOLUTION
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration’s origins in Mobile, Alabama.
Whereas Mardi Gras is celebrated every year as a date of importance by residents and visitors of the city of Mobile, Alabama;
Whereas Mardi Gras, the conclusion of the annual Carnival celebration in Mobile, Alabama, has been celebrated since 1703, making it the oldest official home of Carnival celebrations in the United States;
Whereas the past 3 centuries have been marked by a consistent celebration of parades, throws, and festivities that mark the end of Carnival and the beginning of the Christian fasting season of Lent;
Whereas Mardi Gras remains a broadly loved and widely recognized day of cultural and historical significance by the community in Mobile, Alabama; and
Whereas Mardi Gras, and the celebration of Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, serves as a reminder of the original landing of French settlers in the Louisiana territory, which originally set its capital in Mobile, Alabama: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives recognizes the historic origin of the celebration of Mardi Gras in the United States as being in Mobile, Alabama.

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  1. Introduced2026-02-10
  2. Passed House

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama.

Sponsors

Rep. Barry Moore (R) sponsors H.Res. 1051, and 6 members have co-sponsored it, all of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.Res. 1051 went before 1 committee: Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform
Oversight and Government Reform
Referred To · Feb 10, 2026 · 696 Bills

Actions

H.Res. 1051 has taken 2 actions since Feb 10, 2026.

ChamberAction
Feb 10, 2026
House
Submitted in House
Feb 10, 2026
House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Votes

H.Res. 1051 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.Res. 1051 goes by 2 titles.

  • Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama. — Official Title as Introduced
  • Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama. — Display Title

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.Res. 1051 under Arts, Culture, Religion, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.Res. 1051’s is Arts, Culture, Religion.

hres1051/policy-areas.txt
Arts, Culture, ReligionAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

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