Introduced
February 25, 2026
Mr. Sheehy (for himself, Mr. Reed, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Cotton, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Risch, Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Murphy, and Mr. Cruz) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
A resolution recognizing the Army-Navy football game as America’s Game.
- (1) the annual football game played between the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy (referred to in this resolution as the “Army-Navy Game”) is a cornerstone of the collegiate sport tradition of the United States and an important influence on military recruiting;
- (2) the Army-Navy Game should retain its preeminent and exclusive status as the only college football game played on the second Saturday of December aired during its scheduled time slot to promote nationwide viewership, shared civic engagement, and recognition of the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces;
- (3) broadcasters, collegiate athletic associations and conferences, and institutions of higher education should avoid scheduling college football games during this time slot; and
- (4) relevant Federal agencies should review existing policies to enhance coordination around, and the public promotion of the civic importance of, the Army-Navy Game.