Expressing appreciation and recognition for the contributions of the American cowboy and historic cattle trails in advancing American history in celebration of the Nation's 250th anniversary.

Summary

Recognizes the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (culminating July 4, 2026) and makes nonbinding findings that celebrate the historical and cultural role of the American cowboy and post–Civil War cattle drives. It affirms the cowboy tradition’s multicultural roots (Mexican, Black, Native American, and White cowboys), notes the economic and cultural value of cowboy representations for rural and urban areas, and lists historic cattle trails and states they crossed. This is a symbolic resolution with no funding, regulatory changes, or legal mandates; it expresses Congress’s view about history and culture rather than creating programs or obligations.

• Nonbinding congressional findings recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and celebrating cowboy history.
• Affirms the historical importance of post–Civil War cattle drives and their economic/cultural impacts.
• Specifically acknowledges the multicultural roots of the cowboy tradition: Mexican, Black, Native American, and White cowboys.
• Lists historic cattle trails and the states they crossed as part of the historical record.
• Describes cowboy cultural representations as an economic engine for rural and urban areas and as an international symbol.
• Symbolic resolution only — contains no funding, legal mandates, or regulatory changes.
• Likely aimed at cultural recognition, heritage promotion, and support for tourism and local heritage activities without creating new programs.