H. Res. 1284 (119th)Bill Overview

Congratulating the University of Hawaii men's volleyball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Volleyball Championship.

Simple Resolutiondomestic policy
Sponsor
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Support
Democratic
Introduced
May 14, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

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.

Passage rules

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.

Passage0/100

H.Res. is a nonbinding House resolution that does not become law; however it is likely to be adopted by the House.

CredibilityAligned

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.

Contention7/100

Appropriateness of using House floor time for ceremonial praise

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Local governmentsLikely burdened

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • 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.
Likely burdened
  • 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.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Appropriateness of using House floor time for ceremonial praise
Progressive90%

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.

Leans supportive
Centrist95%

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.

Leans supportive
Conservative85%

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.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Still ahead

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood0/100

H.Res. is a nonbinding House resolution that does not become law; however it is likely to be adopted by the House.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the committee will formally consider or discharge it
  • Whether the sponsor seeks a companion Senate resolution
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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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.

Unlocked analysis

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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