# 119-hres-1449: Expressing support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, to be held in the District of Columbia in August 2026.

119-hres-1449, Expressing support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, to be held in the District of Columbia in August 2026., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] (R-IN); status introduced (as of 2026-08-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1449
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, to be held in the District of Columbia in August 2026.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-01

## Summary

**Expresses support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix INDYCAR race in Washington, D.C.** This bill would recognize INDYCAR racing as an iconic part of American sports and cite legends such as A. J. Foyt and Mario Andretti. It notes INDYCAR cars can exceed 200 miles per hour and highlights the Indianapolis 500 as a major single-day sporting event. The text would recognize the August 21–23, 2026 race near the National Mall as a showcase of D.C.'s monuments and a celebration of America's 250th birthday. The measure is a symbolic expression of support and carries no operative policy or fiscal effects.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R-IN), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] (R-IN), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8] (R-IN), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5] (R-IN), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] (R-NC), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] (R-PA), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] (R-IN), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-hres-1449 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1449)

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- [119-hr-1502: North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1502)
- [119-hr-1301: Death Tax Repeal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1301)
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hres-1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1511)
- [119-hr-452: Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-452)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1449 (as of 2026-08-01).