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HRES 1340118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Congratulating the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as the College World Series winner.

Policy Area: Sports and Recreation
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jul 21, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jul 8, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1340, introduced in the 118th Congress, is a resolution congratulating the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for winning the College World Series. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. The bill does not include substantive policy provisions or legislative mandates, serving primarily as a formal recognition of the university's athletic achievement within the policy area of Sports and Recreation.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1340 is a nonbinding resolution recognizing the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College World Series victory, which did not advance beyond committee and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution formally congratulates the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for winning the College World Series.
  • It was referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on July 8, 2024.
  • The resolution did not include any legislative mandates, funding, or policy changes and ultimately failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['University of Tennessee, Knoxville', "Student-athletes and staff associated with the university's baseball program", "Fans and supporters of the university's sports teams"]

Potential Concerns

['No implementation or cost concerns as the resolution is ceremonial and nonbinding.', 'No authority or oversight issues arise since the resolution does not create or modify law.', 'No policy tradeoffs or regulatory impacts are present.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Education and the Workforce Committee. It reflects a common congressional practice of recognizing notable achievements by educational institutions in sports. The resolution did not proceed to a vote or enactment and expired, indicating limited legislative priority or action.

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Indirect Effects

['May enhance public recognition and morale for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville community.', 'Could contribute to increased visibility and support for collegiate sports programs at the university.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

As a nonbinding resolution without legislative or funding provisions, this bill poses minimal transparency or oversight concerns. Its failure to advance beyond committee is consistent with the nature of ceremonial resolutions, which typically do not require detailed scrutiny or enforcement mechanisms.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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