# 119-sres-178: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late George Foreman.

119-sres-178, A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late George Foreman., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX); status passed_senate (as of 2026-06-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-178
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late George Foreman.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2025-04-10
- Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Sports and Recreation
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-18

## Summary

**This resolution honors the life and legacy of George Foreman as a boxing champion, community leader, and entrepreneur.** Born January 10, 1949, and raised in Houston, Foreman moved from Job Corps training to win heavyweight Olympic gold in 1968 and turn professional in 1969. He recorded 37 consecutive victories, won the world heavyweight title in 1973, reclaimed it in 1994 as the oldest heavyweight champion, and finished his career 76–5. He became an ordained minister, opened a youth center in Houston, sold more than 100 million George Foreman grills, and died March 21, 2025, survived by his wife Mary Joan and his children.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-117: AMERICANS Act
- 119-s-706: American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act
- 119-s-3752: SAVE America Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-178 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/178)

## Related
- [119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1071)
- [119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-524)
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-117: AMERICANS Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-117)
- [119-s-706: American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-706)
- [119-s-3752: SAVE America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3752)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-178 (as of 2026-06-18).