S. Res. 120 (119th)Bill Overview

Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 113th birthday and celebrating its founder…

Simple ResolutionGovernment Operations and Politics|Commemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributes
Cosponsors
Support
Bipartisan
Introduced
Mar 10, 2025
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageIntroduced

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: 03/10/2025 CR S1632)

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

This Senate resolution formally recognizes the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 113th anniversary, celebrates founder Juliette Gordon Low, congratulates 2024 Gold Award recipients, and notes the release of a commemorative quarter. It is a nonbinding, ceremonial statement that encourages the organization to continue supporting girls' leadership, STEM, outdoors, and civic engagement.

Why people may split

Liberals emphasize empowerment, inclusion, and STEM outreach benefits

Watch point

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed symbolic resolution: it clearly states its purpose, uses explicit operative clauses to express the Senate's sentiments, and requires no implementation mechanisms or funding.

This Senate resolution formally recognizes the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 113th anniversary, celebrates founder Juliette Gordon Low, congratulates 2024 Gold Award recipients, and notes the release of a commemorative quarter.

It is a nonbinding, ceremonial statement that encourages the organization to continue supporting girls' leadership, STEM, outdoors, and civic engagement.

Passage5/100

As a Senate resolution, it is ceremonial and nonbinding; such measures do not become law and rarely generate statutory enactment.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed symbolic resolution: it clearly states its purpose, uses explicit operative clauses to express the Senate's sentiments, and requires no implementation mechanisms or funding. The absence of substantive legal changes, fiscal analysis, or accountability provisions is consistent with the commemorative nature of the text.

Contention28/100

Liberals emphasize empowerment, inclusion, and STEM outreach benefits

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
CommunitiesLikely burdened

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

Likely helped
  • CommunitiesIncreases public recognition of Girl Scouts' mission and programs, potentially boosting visibility and community suppor…
  • Potential benefitAffirms and highlights STEM, outdoor, entrepreneurship, and civic programming for girls.
  • Potential benefitMay encourage charitable donations, volunteerism, and recruitment into Girl Scouts.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenThe resolution is purely symbolic and creates no legal, funding, or regulatory changes.
  • Potential burdenSymbolic recognitions may use limited congressional time and administrative resources.
  • Potential burdenSome may view Senate recognition as government endorsement of a private organization.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberals emphasize empowerment, inclusion, and STEM outreach benefits
Progressive100%

Likely strongly supportive.

The resolution celebrates girls' leadership, STEM access, outdoor experiences, and civic engagement—values aligned with progressive priorities.

It acknowledges a historic woman leader and promotes inclusive youth development.

Leans supportive
Centrist90%

Generally supportive and views the resolution as a harmless, bipartisan recognition of a longstanding civic organization.

Appreciates the nonbinding commemorative nature but notes it does not address funding or measurable outcomes.

Leans supportive
Conservative65%

Somewhat supportive overall due to tradition and civic values, but cautious about formal Senate recognition of a private organization.

May be wary of perceived alignment with organizational policies some conservatives oppose.

Split reaction
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

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Passage likelihood5/100

As a Senate resolution, it is ceremonial and nonbinding; such measures do not become law and rarely generate statutory enactment.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether a companion House resolution will be offered
  • Whether any administrative recognition beyond the resolution will follow
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

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Liberals emphasize empowerment, inclusion, and STEM outreach benefits

As a Senate resolution, it is ceremonial and nonbinding; such measures do not become law and rarely generate statutory enactment.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a well-constructed symbolic resolution: it clearly states its purpose, uses explicit operative clauses to express the Senate's sentiments, and requires no implemen…

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