A resolution commending and congratulating the Trinity College men's basketball team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men's Basketball National Championship. | ChamberLight
Bills · SRES 223
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 223District of ColumbiaSchool athletics
A resolution commending and congratulating the Trinity College men's basketball team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men's Basketball National Championship.
INTRO MAY 13· LAST ACTION MAY 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it represents a non-legislative function of the U.S. Senate – recognizing achievements and offering commendations rather than creating new laws or policies. While it doesn't directly impact everyday life or major national issues, it demonstrates how Congress can use its platform to celebrate significant accomplishments within American communities and institutions.
If this resolution becomes law (meaning it passes the Senate, as it did), it formally records the Senate's appreciation for Trinity College's athletic and academic success. If it didn't pass, the team's achievement would still stand, but they would not receive this particular ceremonial recognition from the federal legislature.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Commends the Trinity College men's basketball team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division III National Championship.
This officially acknowledges and praises the specific athletic accomplishment of the team.
PROVISION 02
Congratulates the fans, students, and faculty of Trinity College.
This broadens the recognition to include the entire college community supporting the team.
PROVISION 03
Requests that a formal copy of the resolution be sent to the President of Trinity College and the head coach of the men's basketball team.
This ensures the official commendation is directly communicated to the college's leadership.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
FLOOR
MAY 13
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2900)
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED MAY 13, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 223District of ColumbiaSchool athletics
A resolution commending and congratulating the Trinity College men's basketball team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men's Basketball National Championship.
Voters should care about this bill because it represents a non-legislative function of the U.S. Senate – recognizing achievements and offering commendations rather than creating new laws or policies. While it doesn't directly impact everyday life or major national issues, it demonstrates how Congress can use its platform to celebrate significant accomplishments within American communities and institutions.
If this resolution becomes law (meaning it passes the Senate, as it did), it formally records the Senate's appreciation for Trinity College's athletic and academic success. If it didn't pass, the team's achievement would still stand, but they would not receive this particular ceremonial recognition from the federal legislature.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Commends the Trinity College men's basketball team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division III National Championship.
This officially acknowledges and praises the specific athletic accomplishment of the team.
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Congratulates the fans, students, and faculty of Trinity College.
This broadens the recognition to include the entire college community supporting the team.
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Requests that a formal copy of the resolution be sent to the President of Trinity College and the head coach of the men's basketball team.
This ensures the official commendation is directly communicated to the college's leadership.
GLOSSARY
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Resolution
A formal statement of opinion, intent, or decision agreed upon by a legislative body, but which does not carry the force of law.
Commend
To officially praise someone or something for an achievement or quality.
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
A national organization that oversees and regulates college sports competitions and athletic programs in the United States.
Division III
One of three competitive levels within the NCAA, characterized by a focus on the student-athlete experience and generally not offering athletic scholarships.
Secretary of the Senate
A non-elected officer of the U.S. Senate responsible for administrative and legislative functions, such as recording votes, certifying passage of bills, and managing Senate documents.
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTS
MAY 13, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
MAY 13, 25
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
FLOOR
MAY 13, 25
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2900)