119th (2025–2027)
H.Res. 1449
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an INDYCAR racing event scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. from August 21-23, 2026. The race will be held near the National Mall and will be the first motor race ever held in the nation's capital, with drivers navigating a course around iconic national monuments. The resolution celebrates American INDYCAR racing heritage, highlighting the sport's more than 100-year history and legendary drivers like A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti, while also tying the event to America's 250th birthday celebration. This is a symbolic resolution that does not authorize any funding or create any legal requirements; it simply formally recognizes Congress's support for the racing event and its cultural significance to the nation.