Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the International Olympic Committee should correct Jim Thorpe's Olympic records for his unprecedented accomplishments during the 1912 Olympic Games.

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Congressional Summary of HRES 720

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the International Olympic Committee should officially recognize Jim Thorpe's athletic achievements as the sole Gold Medalist in the 1912 pentathlon and decathlon events and correct these inaccuracies in the official Olympic books.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 720

Bill HRES 720 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 20, 2019. Bill HRES 720 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on November 20, 2019. Bill HRES 720's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. as of March 4, 2020

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 720

Primary Policy Focus

Sports and Recreation

Potential Impact Areas

- Athletes

- International organizations and cooperation

- Olympic games

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 720

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the International Olympic Committee should correct Jim Thorpe's Olympic records for his unprecedented accomplishments during the 1912 Olympic Games.