# 119-sres-35: A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first female elected as the Governor of a State in the United States.

119-sres-35, A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first female elected as the Governor of a State in the United States., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-35
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Nellie Tayloe Ross becoming the first female elected as the Governor of a State in the United States.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-24
- Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**This resolution would honor the legacy of Nellie Tayloe Ross as the first woman elected governor in U.S. history and celebrate her contributions to banking reform, public health, education, and Wyoming's welfare. It would also call on Americans to observe January 2025 as the 100th anniversary of her pioneering leadership that continues to inspire women in public life.**

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY), 2025-01-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
- 119-s-140: Wildfire Prevention Act of 2025
- 119-s-135: Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-35 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/35)

## Related
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-292: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-292)
- [119-s-140: Wildfire Prevention Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-140)
- [119-s-135: Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-135)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-35 (as of 2026-08-11).