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H. Res. 1122 (119th)Bill Overview
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Honoring the life and legacy of Coach Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz.

Sports and Recreation|Sports and Recreation
Sponsor
Rudy YakymR
Cosponsors
Support
Republican
Introduced
Mar 18, 2026
Discussions
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Bill Text
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Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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01 · The brief

This House resolution honors the life and legacy of college football coach Louis Leo “Lou” Holtz, recounting his biography, coaching accomplishments, charitable work, traditions he established, and awards, and expresses the House’s appreciation for his character, mentorship, and service to the sport.

Passage0/100

H.Res. is a nonbinding House-only memorial measure and cannot become law; it can only be adopted by the House.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution that clearly states and documents reasons for honoring Coach Lou Holtz and contains the customary structure and language for such a resolution.

Contention7/100

Progressives worry about politicization via Trump Medal of Freedom mention

02 · What it does
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Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Who this appears to help vs burden50% / 50%
StudentsStates
Likely helped
  • Targeted stakeholdersFormally recognizes Holtz's career accomplishments and coaching legacy nationwide.
  • Targeted stakeholdersHighlights character education principles that could inspire youth sports programs and coaching practices.
  • StudentsRaises awareness of Holtz family scholarship funds, potentially encouraging philanthropic support for student-athletes.
Likely burdened
  • Targeted stakeholdersDiverts floor or committee time to a ceremonial measure instead of substantive legislative business.
  • Targeted stakeholdersCreates no legal, regulatory, or budgetary changes despite occupying legislative resources.
  • StatesCould be perceived as implicit endorsement of an individual's personal views or past statements.
03 · Why people split
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Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressives worry about politicization via Trump Medal of Freedom mention
Progressive85%

Generally positive about honoring a longtime educator and mentor and acknowledging scholarships and character-building.

May note the resolution’s mention of a Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded by President Trump, and could prefer the tribute avoid appearing partisan.

Leans supportive
Centrist95%

Views the resolution as a customary, largely uncontroversial tribute to a public figure who was a coach, author, and philanthropist.

Sees small risks around floor time and potential partisan mentions but considers those manageable.

Leans supportive
Conservative100%

Strongly supportive; regards the resolution as a fitting tribute to a celebrated coach who promoted faith, family, and traditional values.

Welcomes the mention of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and Holtz’s charitable work.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?
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The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

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Passage likelihood0/100

H.Res. is a nonbinding House-only memorial measure and cannot become law; it can only be adopted by the House.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether committee will schedule or discharge the resolution
  • Possibility of a floor objection delaying unanimous consent
05 · Recent votes

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06 · Go deeper

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Progressives worry about politicization via Trump Medal of Freedom mention

H.Res. is a nonbinding House-only memorial measure and cannot become law; it can only be adopted by the House.

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Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution that clearly states and documents reasons for honoring Coach Lou Holtz and contains the customary structure and la…

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