H. Res. 121 (119th)Bill Overview

Supporting the designation of "Scouting America Day" in celebration of its 115th anniversary.

Simple ResolutionGovernment Operations and Politics|Commemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributes
Cosponsors
Support
Democratic
Introduced
Feb 7, 2025
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageIntroduced

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H589)

Introduced
Committee
Floor
President
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Congressional Activities
01 · The brief
Plain-English summaryWhat this bill actually does

This House resolution expresses support for designating a “Scouting America Day” to mark the 115th anniversary of the incorporation of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America). It summarizes historical milestones, membership and volunteer statistics, and recites the organization’s stated purposes and values.

Why people may split

Progressives stress inclusivity, child-safety, and past abuses concerns.

Watch point

Ceremonial House resolutions are typically easy to pass by voice/unanimous consent.

This House resolution expresses support for designating a “Scouting America Day” to mark the 115th anniversary of the incorporation of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America).

It summarizes historical milestones, membership and volunteer statistics, and recites the organization’s stated purposes and values.

The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new law or authorize spending.

Passage0/100

This is a simple House resolution expressing sentiment; such resolutions do not create binding law and thus cannot become law.

CredibilityPartial

How solid the drafting looks.

Contention25/100

Progressives stress inclusivity, child-safety, and past abuses concerns.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Communities · Local governmentsLikely burdened

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • CommunitiesProvides formal congressional recognition honoring volunteers' contributions to youth development and community service.
  • Potential benefitRaises public awareness of Scouting, potentially increasing volunteer recruitment and youth enrollment.
  • Local governmentsEncourages local service events and community projects associated with scouting anniversary activities.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenSymbolic endorsement may be criticized for appearing to favor one private organization over others.
  • Potential burdenSome may cite the organization's past discriminatory policies and legal controversies when objecting to recognition.
  • Potential burdenReferences to religious and spiritual concepts could raise concerns about government endorsement of religion.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressives stress inclusivity, child-safety, and past abuses concerns.
Progressive65%

Generally positive about youth development and community service but cautious given the organization’s recent history.

Would welcome recognition if it foregrounds inclusivity, child safety, and accountability for past harms.

Views the resolution as symbolic rather than a substitute for policy remedies.

Split reaction
Centrist80%

Sees the resolution as a harmless, bipartisan acknowledgment of a long-standing civic institution.

Views it as largely ceremonial with no fiscal impact, while noting legitimate concerns about past organizational problems.

Would support it if framed noncontroversially and without policy implications.

Leans supportive
Conservative95%

Strongly favorable as a recognition of traditional civic virtues, self-reliance, and patriotism promoted by Scouting.

Views the resolution as an appropriate, noncontroversial honor for volunteers and youth development with no government overreach.

May emphasize respect for faith-based partnerships within scouting.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Still ahead

Floor

Still ahead

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood0/100

This is a simple House resolution expressing sentiment; such resolutions do not create binding law and thus cannot become law.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether a companion measure would be introduced in the Senate
  • Sponsor intent beyond ceremonial recognition
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

No vote history yet

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Progressives stress inclusivity, child-safety, and past abuses concerns.

This is a simple House resolution expressing sentiment; such resolutions do not create binding law and thus cannot become law.

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