H. Res. 1473 (119th)Bill Overview

Commending the Chicago Cubs baseball team as it celebrates its 150th anniversary on August 29, 2026.

Simple Resolutiondomestic policy
Cosponsors
Support
Democratic
Introduced
Aug 3, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced
Committee
Floor
President
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Congressional Activities
01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution is a nonbinding statement from the House that praises and commends the Chicago Cubs on their 150th anniversary. It does not create or change law and only reflects the opinions and recognition of the House. It recognizes the teams historical achievements, broadcasters, players, and charitable work. It does not require Senate approval or the President's signature.

A nonbinding House resolution commending the Chicago Cubs on their 150th anniversary on August 29, 2026.

It lists the franchise's history, records, Hall of Famers, Wrigley Field milestones, broadcasters, community contributions, and charitable giving, and expresses the House’s commendation for the team.

Passage0/100

House simple resolutions are nonbinding expressions of sentiment and do not become law on their own.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative resolution with a clearly stated purpose and extensive supporting historical 'Whereas' clauses; its lack of operative detail is appropriate for a symbolic expression of the House.

Contention28/100

Liberty left emphasizes community and charitable benefits

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Cities · Local governmentsFederal agencies

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • CitiesProvides national recognition and publicity for the Chicago Cubs' 150th anniversary.
  • Local governmentsReinforces local and cultural heritage tied to Wrigley Field and Chicago baseball history.
  • Local governmentsMay modestly boost tourism and local spending around anniversary events and Wrigleyville.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenUses Congressional time for a symbolic resolution that creates no policy changes.
  • Federal agenciesRepresents a federal legislative body formally endorsing a private sports franchise.
  • Potential burdenOffers no budgetary or regulatory benefits, so tangible economic effects are indirect and uncertain.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberty left emphasizes community and charitable benefits
Progressive90%

Likely supportive: treats the resolution as a benign recognition of a longstanding civic and cultural institution.

Appreciates the cited community benefits and charitable giving noted in the text.

Leans supportive
Centrist80%

Generally favorable but pragmatic: sees this as a routine, noncontroversial commemorative resolution.

Concerned about legislative time and prefers such measures be handled efficiently.

Leans supportive
Conservative60%

Cautiously supportive for local pride and tradition, but wary of federal attention on a private sports franchise.

May object to use of congressional resources for ceremonial resolutions.

Split reaction
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

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Floor

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President

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Law

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Passage likelihood0/100

House simple resolutions are nonbinding expressions of sentiment and do not become law on their own.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the House committee will schedule it for floor consideration
  • Potential minor edits or clerical corrections in text
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Liberty left emphasizes community and charitable benefits

House simple resolutions are nonbinding expressions of sentiment and do not become law on their own.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative resolution with a clearly stated purpose and extensive supporting historical 'Whereas' clauses; its lack of operative detail is app…

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