Bill · S.Res. 718· Senate(119-SRES-718)
A resolution commending and congratulating the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins women's basketball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball National Championship.
- Introduced
- 4/30/2026
- Last activity
- 4/30/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2179-2180)
- Sponsored by
- Adam Schiff
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution commends and congratulates the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins women's basketball team for winning the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball National Championship. The resolution notes that the Bruins defeated the University of South Carolina Gamecocks with a score of 79-51. It highlights that this was the program's first NCAA National Championship title in women's basketball. The text acknowledges Head Coach Cori Close and several senior players for their roles in the victory. Finally, the Senate requests that an enrolled copy of the resolution be sent to the UCLA Chancellor, the Head Coach, and the UCLA Athletic Director.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
The resolution celebrates the success of collegiate student-athletes who are typically young adults.
Would women be better off under this?+1
The resolution specifically honors a women's basketball team and their historic championship win.
Would students be better off under this?+1
The resolution commemorates the achievements of student-athletes at a university.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Commendation of Achievement: The resolution commends the UCLA Bruins' women's basketball team for their championship win (Section 1). This provides formal recognition for their success.
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Congratulations for Staff and Players: The resolution congratulates the players, coaches, staff, and managers of the team (Section 2). This recognizes the historic achievement of the individuals involved.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+1Good For Women+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+1
- 4/30/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2179-2180)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California