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Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] · R–NY
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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Based on the full Introduced in House · 2026-01-07 text. This explanation has not received human editorial review. This overview describes the proposal’s major provisions; it does not establish what its real-world effects would be.
This proposed joint resolution would commend Sail250 for celebrating American history and maritime heritage. It would encourage people in the United States and around the world to join celebrations of the country’s 250th birthday, and encourage Sail250 to continue organizing and participating in events featuring tall ships.
That— (1) Sail250® is commended for its advancement of goodwill among nations, its continuing commemoration of the history of the United States of America, and its commitment to promoting America’s rich maritime heritage and history; (2) all Americans and citizens of nations around the world are encouraged to join in the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America and the international camaraderie that Sail250® and the International Naval Review will foster; and (3) Sail250® is encouraged to continue promoting the naval heritage of the United States of America and the international tall ship community by organizing and participating in tall ship events such as Sail250®.
The proposal would formally recognize Sail250 for promoting goodwill among nations and commemorating United States history and maritime heritage. This is a statement of commendation.
(1) Sail250® is commended for its advancement of goodwill among nations, its continuing commemoration of the history of the United States of America, and its commitment to promoting America’s rich maritime heritage and history;
The proposal would encourage Americans and people from other countries to participate in the anniversary celebrations associated with Sail250 and the International Naval Review. Participation would be encouraged, not required.
(2) all Americans and citizens of nations around the world are encouraged to join in the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America and the international camaraderie that Sail250® and the International Naval Review will foster;
Sail250 would be encouraged to continue organizing and participating in tall ship events to promote United States naval heritage and the international tall ship community.
(3) Sail250® is encouraged to continue promoting the naval heritage of the United States of America and the international tall ship community by organizing and participating in tall ship events such as Sail250®.
The introductory statements describe Sail250 events commemorating maritime services’ role in the American Revolution, including events in New Orleans, Norfolk, Baltimore, the Port of New York and New Jersey, and Boston. They describe a planned gathering of ships in five consortium ports for the independence anniversary.
Whereas Sail250® is dedicated to advancing the commemoration of the historic role that maritime services played during the American Revolution by hosting signature events in several port cities of the United States, including New Orleans, Norfolk, Baltimore, the Port of New York and New Jersey, and Boston;
will continue this great tradition with a gathering of ships in the five Sail250 Consortium ports to celebrate the United States of America’s 250th anniversary of independence;
An introductory statement describes plans for the Port of New York and New Jersey to host an International Naval Review with the United States Navy on July 4, 2026. This is a stated event date, not an effective date for the resolution.
Whereas the Port of New York and New Jersey will host the grandest international tall ship parade in American history and, in partnership with the United States Navy, will host an International Naval Review on July 4, 2026, to mark the Nation’s 250th anniversary of independence;
The supplied action snapshot, updated June 3, 2026, records introduction in the House and referrals to the Transportation and Infrastructure and Foreign Affairs committees on January 7, 2026. It also records referral to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation on January 8, 2026.
Source snapshot updated 2026-06-03T08:08:34Z. 2026-01-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. 2026-01-07: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-01-07: Introduced in House
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