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SRES847FEDERALSession 119Federal Billsigned

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Senate resolution honors Penn State Nittany Lions for 2026 NCAA wrestling championship

Original title: A resolution commending and congratulating the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men's wrestling team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Championship.

Last action · August 8, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4570)Sponsors: David McCormick and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

The Senate is considering a resolution to formally commend the Pennsylvania State University men's wrestling team for their victory in the 2026 National Championship. This measure serves as an official legislative recognition of the team's athletic achievement.

Why it matters

This resolution provides official federal recognition of the team's performance, marking the university's athletic success in the public record.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men's wrestling team

The team is the subject of the formal commendation by the U.S. Senate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?

It is a formal statement of commendation from the Senate recognizing the Penn State men's wrestling team for winning the 2026 National Championship.

Is this a law?

No, it is a Senate resolution (), which is a formal expression of the Senate's opinion or recognition rather than a binding law.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

5 actions

Sep 16, 2026SenateFloor
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 16, 2026SenateFloor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 16, 2026Senate
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 8, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4570)
Aug 8, 2026Senate
Submitted in Senate

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Connected Entities

Nittany Lions men's wrestling team, Pennsylvania State University, Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and 1 more

OrganizationNittany Lions men's wrestling team“The specific athletic team receiving the commendation.”Map →

OrganizationPennsylvania State University“The university whose wrestling team is being honored.”Map →

OrganizationSenate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee“The Senate committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

OrganizationNational Collegiate Athletic Association“The governing body for the championship won by the team.”Map →

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