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Athletes
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- S. 4668 (119th) Oct 5, 2026
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Held at the desk.
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A resolution congratulating the Paseo Verde Little League baseball team on winning the 2026 Little League World Series United States Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4947)
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A resolution recognizing the 1960 University of Missouri Tigers Football Team for its undefeated regular season, Orange Bowl victory, and claim to the 1960 National Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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A resolution congratulating the New York Knicks on winning the 2026 National Basketball Association Finals.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2873; text: CR S2895-2896)
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A resolution honoring the life of Kyle Busch.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2886; text: CR S2899)
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Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, 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.
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A resolution congratulating the University of South Carolina Aiken women's polo team on winning the 2026 United States Polo Association Division I Women's National Intercollegiate Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2057; text: CR S2056)
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Veterans SPORT Act
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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A resolution supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340.
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Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act of 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 423.
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A resolution congratulating the Seattle Seahawks for winning Super Bowl LX.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S616; text: CR S613)
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Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
Became Public Law No: 119-53.
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SCORE Act
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 916 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965 and H.R. 4305. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4312, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1049, H.R. 1069, H.R. 2965, and H.R. 4305 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
- S. 2296 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Held at the desk.
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A resolution commending and congratulating the Summerlin South Little League baseball team on winning the 2025 Little League World Series United States Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7159; text: CR S7158-7159)
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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Department of State Policy Provisions Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 24.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, 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.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
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Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late George Foreman.
The preamble was amended after adoption by Unanimous Consent.
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Veterans SPORT Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- H.R. 1968 (119th) Mar 15, 2025
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-4.
- S. 9 (119th) Mar 3, 2025
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 100. (CR S1455-1456)
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Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Restoring Confidence in the World Anti-Doping Agency Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- H.R. 33 (119th) Jan 16, 2025
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- H.R. 28 (119th) Jan 15, 2025
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
Received in the Senate.
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Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Fair Play for Girls Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site Act
Became Public Law No: 118-247.
- H.R. 5009 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-159.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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A resolution honoring the Southeast Region Little League baseball team from Lake Mary, Florida, for winning the 2024 Little League Baseball World Series.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6577; text: 9/25/2024 CR S6456)
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
- S. 2861 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act
Became Public Law No: 118-88.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Veterans SPORT Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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A resolution honoring the life and enduring legacy of William "Willie" Howard Mays, Jr.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5836; text: CR S5789-5790)
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A resolution supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5633; text: CR S5590)
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 485.
- H.R. 8070 (118th) Jul 8, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Received in the Senate.
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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Carl Daniel Erskine.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3760-3761; text: CR S3757-2758)
- H.R. 2882 (118th) Mar 23, 2024
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-47.
- H.Res. 1102 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 15.
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
- H.Res. 1061 (118th) Mar 6, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of George F. McGinnis.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S960; text: CR S958-959)
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A resolution congratulating the University of Missouri Tigers for winning the 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S803; text: CR S601)
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Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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A resolution to commend and congratulate the Harding University football team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II national championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S191; text: CR S187)
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A resolution congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines football team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football National Championship.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S141; text: 1/11/2024 CR S95)
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A resolution congratulating the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits on winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S81; text: CR S95)
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A resolution congratulating the Florida State University Seminoles for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Soccer Championship.
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
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A resolution congratulating the Columbus Crew for winning the 2023 Major League Soccer Cup.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6077; text: CR S6078)
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A resolution recognizing the University of Iowa women's basketball team's historic "Crossover at Kinnick" game and the importance of women's sports.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6062-6063)
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A resolution recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2023.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6011; text: CR S6003)
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United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 249.
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A resolution commending the University of Mississippi for 175 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5642; text: CR S5641)
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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Coach Robert Montgomery "Bobby" Knight.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5617; text: CR S5601)
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A resolution commending and congratulating the Las Vegas Aces basketball team on winning the 2023 Women's National Basketball Association Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5558; text: CR S5553)
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A resolution congratulating the Texas Rangers for winning the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5480; text: CR S5479-5480)
- H.R. 4664 (118th) Nov 9, 2023
Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4664 would be postponed.
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United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act
Star Print ordered on report 118-107.
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A resolution congratulating Coco Gauff for her inspiring victory at this year's US Open Tennis Championships.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5219; text: CR S5218)
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Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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A resolution recognizing women's collegiate athletics and the record-setting Volleyball Day in Nebraska event on August 30, 2023.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5171-5172; text: CR S5193)
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Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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A resolution congratulating the Louisiana State University baseball team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College World Series.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4635; text: CR S4632-4633)
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College Athlete Economic Freedom Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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A resolution congratulating the University of Alaska Fairbanks rifle team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association championship, the program's 11th title overall.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3434-3435; text: CR S3153-3154)
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A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma softball team for winning the 2023 Women's College World Series, the seventh national title in program history.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3434-3435; text: CR S3154)
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PLAYS in Youth Sports Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 131.
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A resolution commending and congratulating the Denver Nuggets on their championship victory in the 2023 National Basketball Association Finals.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2444; text: CR S2366)
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A resolution congratulating the Fighting Irish of the University of Notre Dame men's lacrosse team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse National Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2444; text: CR S2366-2367)
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School Sports Safety Study Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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A resolution commending and congratulating the Vegas Golden Knights on winning the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2192; text: CR S2190)
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Congratulating the Vegas Golden Knights for winning the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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A resolution commending and congratulating the North Carolina Central University football team for winning the 2022 Historically Black Colleges and Universities National Football Championship in the 2022 Celebration Bowl.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2011; text: CR S2010)
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Student Athlete Level Playing Field Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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High School Sports Injury Reporting Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Expressing support for the goals of Sports Eye Safety Month by promoting the importance of playing sports with the proper protective eyewear.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Expressing support for the designation of May 6, 2023, as "National Sport Brain Health Day".
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association championship, the program's sixth title overall.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1572; text: CR S1570)
- H.R. 734 (118th) Apr 25, 2023
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023
Received in the Senate.
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A resolution commending and congratulating the University of Connecticut men's basketball team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1161; text: CR S1213)
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Commending and congratulating the University of Connecticut Men's Basketball Team for winning the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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A resolution congratulating the Kansas City Chiefs on their victory in Super Bowl LVII.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S436-437; text: CR S460-461)
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A resolution congratulating the Kansas City Chiefs on their victory in Super Bowl LVII in the successful 103rd season of the National Football League.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S355)
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Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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A resolution congratulating the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits on winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S192-193; text: CR S210)
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A resolution congratulating the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football National Championship.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S127-128; text: CR S124)
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