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SRES 659118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A resolution commending the University of South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletics Association Women's Basketball National Championship.

Policy Area: Sports and Recreation
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Dec 6, 2025
Latest Action Date
Apr 20, 2024

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2929; text: CR S2934-2935)

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Executive Summary

Senate Resolution 659 is a formal resolution from the 118th Congress that commends the University of South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team for winning the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship. The resolution was introduced in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by unanimous consent on April 20, 2024. It falls under the policy area of Sports and Recreation and serves as a ceremonial recognition rather than a legislative action involving funding or regulatory changes.

Bottom Line

S.Res. 659 is a non-legislative resolution honoring a collegiate sports achievement, passed unanimously in the Senate without amendments.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution formally recognizes the University of South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team for their 2024 NCAA National Championship victory.
  • It was introduced and passed in the Senate by unanimous consent without any amendments.
  • The resolution is categorized under the Sports and Recreation policy area and does not include any legislative provisions or funding authorizations.
Who Benefits?

["University of South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team", 'University of South Carolina community and supporters', 'NCAA and collegiate sports community']

Potential Concerns

['As a ceremonial resolution, there are no direct implementation, cost, or oversight concerns associated with this bill.', 'No authority or funding changes are involved, so no policy tradeoffs are present.']

Political Context

This resolution was introduced and passed during the 118th Congress as a non-controversial, unanimous recognition of a collegiate sports achievement. Such resolutions are common for acknowledging significant accomplishments in sports and do not carry legislative weight or require further action.

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Indirect Effects

["The resolution may enhance the visibility and reputation of the University of South Carolina's women's basketball program.", "It could contribute to increased support and morale for collegiate women's sports programs.", 'Such recognitions may encourage similar resolutions for other collegiate athletic achievements.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

This resolution is a ceremonial measure without legislative or fiscal impact. Transparency considerations are minimal as it does not involve appropriations, regulatory changes, or enforcement mechanisms. The unanimous consent passage indicates broad agreement and no opposition recorded.

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

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