Bill · H.Res. 296· House(119-HRES-296)
Congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series.
- Introduced
- 4/7/2025
- Last activity
- 4/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Jimmy Gomez
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution congratulates the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series. It notes that the team defeated the New York Yankees in five games after a comeback in Game 5. The text highlights various player achievements, including those of Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Teoscar Hernandez. It also acknowledges the support of the fans and the impact of the passing of Fernando Valenzuela. Ultimately, the House of Representatives intends to recognize the entire Dodgers organization for their championship victory. Finally, the Clerk of the House is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to the team's leadership.
Yes
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+2
The resolution acknowledges the cultural connection the Dodgers have with the Latino community via Fernando Valenzuela.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Achievement: The resolution congratulates the Los Angeles Dodgers and recognizes the contributions of the players, coaches, management, and support staff for winning the Commissioner's Trophy (Resolution Section 1 and 2).
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Acknowledgment of Team History and Community: The text recognizes the unique connection between the team and the Latino community of Los Angeles spurred by Fernando Valenzuela (Whereas clause regarding Fernando Valenzuela).
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Acknowledgment of Fan Support: The resolution acknowledges that Dodgers fans played a key role in motivating the team to victory (Whereas clause regarding fans).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Hispanic Americans+2
- 4/7/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
Pete AguilarDemocrat · California
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Laura FriedmanDemocrat · California
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Luz RivasDemocrat · California
Linda SánchezDemocrat · California
Norma TorresDemocrat · California