- Potential benefitRaises the university and program visibility, potentially increasing applications and enrollment interest.
- Potential benefitMay encourage increased alumni donations and booster contributions to the athletics program.
- Local governmentsLikely increases local merchandise, ticket sales, and short-term economic activity related to team success.
Congratulating the University of Hawaii men's volleyball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Volleyball Championship.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' congratulations to the University of Hawaii men's volleyball team for winning the 2026 NCAA championship. It is a simple, non-binding statement that honors the team and recognizes their achievements. It does not create law, change government policy, or impose obligations on anyone.
Simple resolutions are considered and adopted only by the chamber that introduces them; they are not sent to the Senate or the President and do not have the force of law.
This simple House resolution congratulates the University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team for winning the 2026 NCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship, notes the team set a program record for victories, recognizes coach Charlie Wade, and offers the House’s congratulations for their successful season.
H.Res. is a nonbinding House resolution that does not become law; however it is likely to be adopted by the House.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed commemorative House resolution: it succinctly states purpose and factual basis and uses the standard operative language for recognition and congratulations.
Appropriateness of using House floor time for ceremonial praise
Who stands to gain, and who may push back.
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- Potential burdenProduces no binding policy changes, funding, or regulatory effects for the university or NCAA.
- Potential burdenUses congressional time and committee resources on a ceremonial matter rather than substantive legislation.
- Potential burdenMay set a precedent for frequent similar resolutions, modestly increasing legislative workload.
Why the argument around this bill splits.
Appropriateness of using House floor time for ceremonial praise
Likely views the resolution as a positive, low-stakes recognition of student-athlete achievement and university community pride.
May appreciate spotlighting college athletics and student success while noting it does not address wider collegiate athlete issues.
Sees the resolution as an uncontroversial ceremonial recognition appropriate for the House floor.
Values the local pride aspect while noting opportunity cost of floor time and preferring focus on substantive legislation.
Generally supportive of recognizing a national athletic achievement but cautious about Congress spending time on symbolic gestures.
Prefers limited federal involvement and questions the need for legislative attention to local sports victories.
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H.Res. is a nonbinding House resolution that does not become law; however it is likely to be adopted by the House.
- Whether the committee will formally consider or discharge it
- Whether the sponsor seeks a companion Senate resolution
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Appropriateness of using House floor time for ceremonial praise
H.Res. is a nonbinding House resolution that does not become law; however it is likely to be adopted by the House.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed commemorative House resolution: it succinctly states purpose and factual basis and uses the standard operative language for recognition and cong…
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