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H.Res. 1152 is a commemorative resolution expressing recognition for the contributions of American cowboys and historic cattle trails to U.S. history. The resolution honors the cultural and economic significance of the cowboy tradition and the major cattle drives that took place after the Civil War, including journeys over trails like the Chisholm Trail and Goodnight-Loving Trail across states from Texas to Montana. It acknowledges that these cattle drives, which moved millions of Texas longhorns to northern markets, helped rebuild the nation's economy and establish the modern beef and cattle industry while also recognizing the diverse contributions of Mexican, Black, Native American, and White cowboys to this history. The resolution does not authorize any funding or establish timelines but instead encourages local communities to celebrate this cowboy heritage as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration planned for July 4, 2026. This resolution affects cultural and historical communities nationwide, particularly in rural areas and states along historic cattle trail routes, by promoting tourism and recognition of this American legacy.

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