{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-moore-sherman-lucas-calvert-kamlager-dove-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-americas-olympic-and-paralympic-games", "Reps. Moore, Sherman, Lucas, Calvert, Kamlager-Dove Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support America\u2019s Olympic and Paralympic Games", "2025-07-16", "2025", "2025-07", "Republican", "House", "UT", "Blake D. Moore", "M001213", "blakemoore.house.gov", "blakemoore", "https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Representatives Blake Moore, Brad Sherman (D-CA-32), Frank Lucas (R-OK.-03), Ken Calvert (R-CA-41), and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) introduced bipartisan legislation to support and commemorate the 2028 and 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games set to take place in Los Angeles, California and Salt Lake City, Utah, respectively, through the minting of new commemorative coins. U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), John Curtis (R-UT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.\n\nThe America\u2019s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act would direct the Treasury Department to mint and issue four types of coins, each in commemoration of the 2028 and 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The coins would be minted at no cost to the federal government, and any proceeds collected from the sale of these commemorative coins would aid in the execution of the 2028 and 2034 Games as well as support their legacy programs, which include the promotion of youth sports in the United States.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m immensely proud to represent Utah in co-leading the America\u2019s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act. The return of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games to Salt Lake City in 2034 will mark only the second time in history that the Winter Olympics have returned to the same city, and I cannot wait to see Utah front and center on the world stage once again,\u201d said Representative Moore. \u201cThis bid was supported by over 80% of Utahns and will bring billions in GDP growth, tens of thousands of jobs, and showcase the world\u2019s best athletes on the Greatest Snow on Earth. I\u2019m also thrilled that the Summer Olympics will return stateside to Los Angeles in 2028 and look forward to this bill quickly passing through both houses of Congress.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe dedication demonstrated by the American athletes who participate in the Olympic and Paralympic Games is truly inspiring and our nation is honored to host both the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games and Salt Lake City 2034 Winter Games. That is why I am proud to join my colleagues in celebrating our athletes by introducing America\u2019s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act. As a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, which has jurisdiction over this legislation, I look forward to Congress moving quickly to advance this important bill. As an Angelino, I am excited to witness the Olympics return to Los Angeles after 44 years, and I am proud to join with my colleagues to honor the Salt Lake City 2034 Games as well,\u201d said Representative Sherman.\n\n\u201cIt is no small honor to host the Olympic Games, and no small feat to organize them either. That is why these commemorative coins would not only pay proper tribute to such a great honor, but also help pay for the preparations to ensure the upcoming Olympic games \u2013 including the 2028 games in my home state \u2013 receive the resources they need,\u201d said Representative Lucas.\n\n\u201cThe Olympic and Paralympic Games are incredible events that celebrate athletic achievement and the human spirit. I\u2019m especially excited for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, which will allow southern California residents to get an up-close look at these remarkable competitions as well as deliver a tremendous boost to our tourism economy. I want to thank all of my colleagues who have worked together to advance the bipartisan America\u2019s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act,\u201d said Representative Calvert.\n\n\u201cAs we gear up for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, I\u2019m proud to co-lead the America\u2019s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act,\u201d said Representative Kamlager-Dove. \u201cThis commemorative coin will celebrate not only the upcoming games, but also nearly a century of Olympic history in Los Angeles. The 2028 Games in Los Angeles memorialized by this coin will be a feat all Angelenos and Americans can be proud of.\u201d\n\n\u201cAfter years of careful preparation and federal collaboration, Los Angeles will be under the world spotlight for the Olympic and Paralympic Games before we know it,\u201d said Senator Padilla. \u201cOur bipartisan legislation will help ensure Los Angeles has the resources it needs to put on a world-class event \u2014 with a token to commemorate the Games for years to come. There is strong congressional interest in promoting and supporting all upcoming U.S.-hosted Olympic events to showcase our nation and our athletes on the global stage, and I look forward to working alongside my colleagues to advance this bill.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will showcase Utah\u2019s pioneer spirit, community strength, and commitment to excellence,\u201d said Senator Curtis.\u201cThese commemorative coins honor not just the athletes, but the values that built our state and the legacy we\u2019ll pass on to future generations.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is such an honor that our Golden State will be hosting the 2028 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. And I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing this bipartisan legislation to commemorate these historic games and our incredible athletes,\u201d said Senator Schiff.\n\n\u201cAmerican athletes are the pinnacle of our exceptionalism and I am looking forward to them leading the way as we host both the 2028 Summer Olympic Games and the 2034 Winter Olympic Games. As Oklahoma\u2019s world-class facilities will be home to multiple official venues, I am honored to join with my colleagues on this important legislation,\u201d said Senator Mullin.\n\n\u201cThe 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will mark the historic return of the summer Games to America in more than 30 years,\u201d said LA28 Chief Executive Officer Reynold Hoover. \u201cThe heart and dedication demonstrated by the athletes who participate in the Games is truly unparalleled. Los Angeles 2028, followed by Salt Lake 2034 will serve as an opportunity for American athletes to showcase their talent and resilience on the world\u2019s stage. We\u2019re grateful to Senators Padilla, Curtis, Schiff, and Mullin and Congressmembers Sherman, Lucas, Calvert, Kamlager-Dove and Moore for moving this bill forward to honor these athletes and our U.S. host cities for the 2028 and 2034 Games.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a four-time Olympian, I greatly appreciate the commemorative coin program as another means of showcasing our Olympic and Paralympic athletes,\u201d said Catherine Raney Norman, Vice President Development and Athlete Relations, Salt Lake City-Utah 2034, A four-time Olympic speed skater.\n\nSpecifically, the America\u2019s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act would direct the Treasury Department to mint and issue commemorative $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, half-dollar clad coins, and proof silver $1 coins in commemoration of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games set to be held in in Los Angeles and the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games set to be held in Salt Lake City.\n\nThe United States has hosted the modern Olympic Games nine times, with the 2028 Games set to become the third time Los Angeles will host the summer Olympic Games, and the 2034 Games set to become the second time Salt Lake City will host the Olympic Winter Games.\n\nFull text of the bill is available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T14:40:33Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-moore-sherman-lucas-calvert-kamlager-dove-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-americas-olympic-and-paralympic-games"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0177178774029016, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}