US Federal Senate Bill SR56

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/4/25

Caption

A resolution congratulating the University of Vermont men's soccer team on winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's soccer national championship.

Summary

S. Res. 56 is a simple congratulatory Senate resolution honoring the University of Vermont men’s soccer team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division I men’s soccer national championship. The resolution recounts the team’s 2-1 overtime victory over Marshall University, highlights the late-game comeback and decisive golden goal, and notes that the championship was the first NCAA Division I national title in program history. The resolution also praises the team’s coaches, support staff, and players, emphasizing the season’s dramatic finishes and the team’s reputation as the “Cardiac Cats.” It specifically mentions key moments from the tournament, including overtime and penalty-kick wins, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to University of Vermont leadership and the head coach.

Impact

The resolution does not change federal or state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to an official Senate expression of congratulations and recognition, with a request that enrolled copies be sent to designated University of Vermont officials. The practical impact is symbolic, providing public acknowledgment of the team’s achievement and promoting state pride in Vermont and the university.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is overwhelmingly positive and celebratory. It was agreed to by unanimous consent without amendment, indicating no recorded opposition in the Senate. The text itself is laudatory, portraying the team as champions and emphasizing the pride of Vermonters and the broader recognition of Vermont as a “soccer State.”

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the bill or its consideration because the measure is purely commemorative. The only substantive differences in tone are rhetorical, such as describing the team as underdogs versus asserting that they are “champions, not underdogs,” but these are celebratory flourishes rather than points of legislative disagreement. No committee debate, recorded votes, or amendments are noted.