Resolution recognizing all speedways as essential businesses and calling on local authorities and governors to work with racetrack owners and stakeholders to commence outdoor races immediately.

IV 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. RES. 1015 Resolution recognizing all speedways as essential businesses and calling on local authorities and governors to work with racetrack owners and stake- holders to commence outdoor races immediately. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JUNE 22, 2020 Mr. WALKER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Resolution recognizing all speedways as essential businesses and calling on local authorities and governors to work with racetrack owners and stakeholders to commence outdoor races immediately. Whereas there are over 1,200 racetracks in the country; Whereas the racing industry contributes a significant number of jobs across several sectors including automobile manu- facturing and food services, a vital source of economic growth, at a time when the unemployment rate was most recently reported at 13.3 percent; Whereas the racing industry has a long history of providing entertainment throughout the United States; Whereas racetrack owners and stakeholders have indicated a willingness to comply with appropriate health safety VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:58 Jun 23, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR1015.IH HR1015 ctelli on DSK30NT082PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 1015 IH standards in order to continue races while maintaining social distancing protocols; Whereas health experts have stated the risk of COVID–19 in- fection is significantly lower outdoors; Whereas racetrack venues range from 500 to 1,500 acres, en- suring space to accommodate social distancing protocols; and Whereas inconsistent reopening plans have led to several racetracks being forced to close and cancel events, trig- gering thousands of dollars in lost investments: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) recognizes all speedways as essential busi- 2 nesses; and 3 (2) calls on local authorities and Governors to 4 work with racetrack owners and stakeholders to 5 commence outdoor races immediately. 6 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:58 Jun 23, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR1015.IH HR1015 ctelli on DSK30NT082PROD with BILLS