S. Res. 102 (119th)Bill Overview

A resolution to recognize and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Denver International Airport.

Simple ResolutionTransportation and Public Works|Transportation and Public Works
Cosponsors
Support
Democratic
Introduced
Feb 27, 2025
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (consideration: CR S1433)

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01 · The brief
Plain-English summaryWhat this bill actually does

This Senate resolution designates February 28, 2025, as the 30th anniversary of Denver International Airport and recognizes and celebrates that milestone. It is a non-binding, ceremonial statement with no funding or regulatory provisions.

Why people may split

Progressive wants ties to climate and labor; others do not demand policy.

Watch point

As a Senate simple resolution it does not go to the House; passage by the House would require a separate measure.

This Senate resolution designates February 28, 2025, as the 30th anniversary of Denver International Airport and recognizes and celebrates that milestone.

It is a non-binding, ceremonial statement with no funding or regulatory provisions.

Passage5/100

Simple Senate resolutions are unlikely to become law — they are symbolic and normally adopted by the Senate but do not create statutes.

CredibilityPartial

How solid the drafting looks.

Contention5/100

Progressive wants ties to climate and labor; others do not demand policy.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Local governments · Federal agenciesLocal governments

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

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitIncreases national visibility that could modestly boost tourism and business travel to Denver.
  • Local governmentsFormally honors airport employees and local stakeholders, potentially boosting community and worker morale.
  • Federal agenciesSignals federal recognition of transportation infrastructure importance, possibly aiding future advocacy efforts.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenOccupies Senate floor time for a ceremonial matter without producing substantive policy outcomes.
  • Potential burdenProvides no funding or legal authority to address airport infrastructure or operational needs.
  • Local governmentsMay be viewed as favoring a single locality, raising questions about equitable attention across regions.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressive wants ties to climate and labor; others do not demand policy.
Progressive80%

Likely views the resolution as a harmless ceremonial recognition of public infrastructure and local workers.

May appreciate job and community recognition but note it does not address climate, labor, or equity issues.

Leans supportive
Centrist95%

Sees the resolution as a routine, bipartisan acknowledgment of a major transportation hub.

Views it as low-cost, constructive symbolism that promotes civic pride without policy implications.

Leans supportive
Conservative90%

Likely accepts the resolution as an appropriate, local-focused recognition of infrastructure and economic activity.

Regards it as noninvasive federal acknowledgement with minimal downsides.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

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Passage likelihood5/100

Simple Senate resolutions are unlikely to become law — they are symbolic and normally adopted by the Senate but do not create statutes.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the Senate will schedule formal adoption or use unanimous consent
  • No cost or procedural statement needed for ceremonial text
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

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Progressive wants ties to climate and labor; others do not demand policy.

Simple Senate resolutions are unlikely to become law — they are symbolic and normally adopted by the Senate but do not create statutes.

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