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HRES 1169118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Commending and congratulating the University of Connecticut men's basketball team, the UConn Huskies, for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship, and commending and congratulating the University of Connecticut's women's basketball team for securing a place in the Final Four.

Policy Area: Sports and Recreation
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jul 21, 2025
Latest Action Date
Apr 23, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1169 is a non-binding resolution introduced in the 118th Congress that commends and congratulates the University of Connecticut men's basketball team, the UConn Huskies, for winning the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. It also commends and congratulates the University of Connecticut's women's basketball team for securing a place in the Final Four. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce but did not advance further and ultimately expired. The resolution falls under the policy area of Sports and Recreation and does not contain substantive legislative provisions or appropriations.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1169 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the achievements of the University of Connecticut's men's and women's basketball teams in the 2024 NCAA tournament, which was referred to committee but did not pass.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution formally commends the UConn men's basketball team for winning the 2024 NCAA Championship.
  • It also congratulates the UConn women's basketball team for reaching the Final Four in the same year.
  • The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on April 23, 2024, but did not advance and expired.
Who Benefits?

["University of Connecticut men's basketball team", "University of Connecticut women's basketball team", 'University of Connecticut community and supporters', 'Fans of collegiate basketball']

Potential Concerns

['As a non-binding resolution, there are no direct implementation or cost concerns.', 'The resolution does not create new authority or require oversight.', 'No policy tradeoffs or regulatory impacts are present.']

Political Context

This resolution is part of a common congressional practice of recognizing notable achievements in sports, particularly collegiate athletics. It was introduced and referred to committee but did not progress to a vote or enactment. Such resolutions typically serve symbolic and ceremonial purposes rather than substantive policy changes.

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Indirect Effects

["May enhance public recognition and morale for the University of Connecticut's athletic programs.", 'Could contribute to increased visibility and support for collegiate sports programs at UConn.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The resolution does not appropriate funds, create enforceable obligations, or alter existing laws. Its primary function is ceremonial recognition, which limits transparency or oversight concerns. The lack of full bill text and substantive legislative content aligns with its status as a non-binding resolution.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 95%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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