Supporting the designation of "Scouting America Day" in celebration of its 116th anniversary.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1041 Introduced in House (IH)]

<DOC>






119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1041

 Supporting the designation of ``Scouting America Day'' in celebration 
                       of its 116th anniversary.


_______________________________________________________________________


                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 5, 2026

 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Sessions, 
    Mr. Bacon, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Walkinshaw, and Mr. Kennedy of Utah) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                   on Oversight and Government Reform

_______________________________________________________________________

                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the designation of ``Scouting America Day'' in celebration 
                       of its 116th anniversary.

Whereas Scouting America, formerly known as Boy Scouts of America, was 
        incorporated by Chicago publisher, William Boyce, on February 8, 1910, 
        after learning of the Scouting movement during a visit to London;
Whereas, on June 21, 1910, a group of 34 national representatives met, developed 
        organization plans, and opened a temporary national headquarters in New 
        York;
Whereas the purpose of Scouting America is to teach America's youth self-
        reliance, character, ethical decision making, and civic leadership 
        through adherence to the Scout Oath and Law;
Whereas, by 1912, Scouts were enrolled in every State;
Whereas, in 1912, the first Eagle Scout Award was earned, and more than 
        2,800,000 youth have earned the Eagle Scout Award since;
Whereas, in 1916, Congress granted Scouting America a Federal charter;
Whereas, in 2025, nearly 25,000 young men and women earned the rank of Eagle 
        Scout;
Whereas approximately 15 percent of all military academy cadets and midshipmen 
        across the United States service academies are Eagle Scouts;
Whereas, of the 12 individuals who have walked on the surface of the Moon, 11 
        participated in Scouting during their youth, including 2 who earned the 
        rank of Eagle Scout;
Whereas there are nearly 1,000,000 youth currently enrolled in Scouting who 
        helped contribute more than 7,000,000 service hours in 2025, helping to 
        build stronger communities across the country;
Whereas Scouting America is a proud partner of the America 250 initiative, 
        supporting the nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the 
        United States of America;
Whereas more than 500,000 adult volunteer leaders serve young people in their 
        communities through religious, civic, and other organizations chartered 
        by Scouting America;
Whereas the patriotic men and women involved in Scouting often neither seek nor 
        receive the thanks of the public for their contribution to the future of 
        the country;
Whereas, on February 8, 2026, the Nation celebrates ``Scouting America Day'' in 
        recognition of the 116th anniversary of the incorporation of this 
        indispensable American institution; and
Whereas Scouting America endeavors to develop American citizens who are 
        physically, mentally, and emotionally fit, have a high degree of self-
        reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, courage, and 
        resourcefulness, have personal values based on religious and spiritual 
        concepts, have the desire and skills to help others, understand the 
        principles of the American social, economic, and governmental systems, 
        take pride in their American heritage and understand the Nation's role 
        in the world, have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people, 
        and are prepared to participate in and give leadership to American 
        society: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the 
redesignation of a ``Scouting America Day'' in celebration of the 116th 
anniversary of its incorporation.
                                 <all>