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SRES 847

A resolution commending and congratulating the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men's wrestling team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I National Championship.

119th Congress Introduced by Dave McCormick

The bill awards ceremonial praise to the Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team for winning the 2026 NCAA Division I Championship, recognizing their achievement and impact.

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Bill Summary · SRES 847

Bill Overview

SRES 847 is a Senate resolution in the 119th Congress commending and congratulating the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men’s wrestling team for winning the 2026 NCAA Division I National Championship. The measure is purely ceremonial and recognizes the team’s achievement and its impact on PSU, the wrestling program, and the broader collegiate athletics community.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledges and congratulates the Penn State Nittany Lions men’s wrestling team for securing the 2026 NCAA Division I National Championship.
  • Highlights the significance of the team’s national title within Penn State University, the state of Pennsylvania, and collegiate athletics.
  • Serves as a formal expression of praise and recognition from the United States Senate.

Key Provisions

  • Formal acknowledgment of the team’s national championship victory.
  • Recognition of the student-athletes, coaches, and program leadership contributing to the championship season.
  • Potential mention of broader impacts, such as inspiring student development, teamwork, athletic excellence, and the reputation of Penn State’s wrestling program.

Note: As a commemorative resolution, the bill does not introduce policy changes, funding, or regulatory requirements. It functions as an official honor without imposing duties or changing laws.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions men’s wrestling team and associated personnel (athletes, coaches, athletic department staff).
  • Broader impacts: Penn State community, Pennsylvania higher education institutions, and followers of collegiate wrestling.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Action History:
    • Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on August 8, 2026.
    • Submitted in the Senate on August 8, 2026.
  • Sponsors:
    • Co-sponsor: Senator Dave McCormick.
  • Nature of action: Non-binding ceremonial resolution; no enforcement mechanism or fiscal impact attached.
  • Typical path: May proceed to committee consideration (primarily for formal reporting), potential floor consideration, and final Senate approval. As a resolution, it would typically not require passage by the House to take effect, though cross-chamber action often accompanies similar recognitions.

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic recognition that can be used in university materials, press coverage, and promotional contexts.
  • May contribute to the visibility of Penn State’s athletics program and its wrestling tradition.
  • No budgetary or policy changes are associated with passage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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