H. Res. 399 (119th)Bill Overview

Congratulating Gregg Popovich, former Head Coach of the San Antonio Spurs and the winningest head coach in National Basketball Association history, on his retirement.

Simple ResolutionSports and Recreation|Sports and Recreation
Cosponsors
Support
Republican
Introduced
May 8, 2025
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution is a formal statement by the House of Representatives that praises Gregg Popovich and congratulates him on his retirement. It does not make new law or bind the Senate, the President, or any agency. It simply records the House's sentiments and directs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to Coach Popovich.

A simple House resolution honoring Gregg Popovich on his May 2, 2025 retirement.

It lists his NBA records, five championships, Coach of the Year awards, Hall of Fame induction, Olympic coaching, Air Force service, and directs the Clerk to transmit an enrolled copy to him.

Passage0/100

Simple House resolution is not a statute and does not become law; content is ceremonial, not legislative.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution that clearly states its purpose and uses appropriately minimal mechanisms (expressions of recognition and a clerical transmittal).

Contention8/100

Liberal emphasizes community and public-service aspects of his record

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Local governments · VeteransLikely burdened

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

Likely helped
  • Local governmentsPublic recognition of achievements may boost local civic pride and tourism.
  • VeteransCeremonial recognition highlights military service and could reinforce veterans' appreciation.
  • Local governmentsPositive publicity for San Antonio and the Spurs could support local businesses and branding.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenLegislative time spent on ceremonial matters could detract from substantive policy work.
  • Potential burdenEven brief administrative tasks consume House resources to prepare and transmit the enrolled copy.
  • Potential burdenEstablishing precedents for individual honors could increase congressional workload over time.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberal emphasizes community and public-service aspects of his record
Progressive95%

Generally favorable; views the resolution as a deserved recognition of a long career and community contributions.

Will appreciate mentions of public service, Olympic coaching, and local community ties.

Leans supportive
Centrist90%

Supportive but procedural-minded; sees the resolution as a routine, bipartisan recognition.

Interested in efficient use of floor time and clear, ceremonial language.

Leans supportive
Conservative90%

Likely supportive; values Popovich's military service and long leadership record.

Views the resolution as appropriate recognition of American service and achievement.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

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Passage likelihood0/100

Simple House resolution is not a statute and does not become law; content is ceremonial, not legislative.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether any Member objects to unanimous-consent consideration
  • Whether House leadership schedules floor consideration
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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Liberal emphasizes community and public-service aspects of his record

Simple House resolution is not a statute and does not become law; content is ceremonial, not legislative.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution that clearly states its purpose and uses appropriately minimal mechanisms (expressions of recognition and a cleric…

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