US Federal Senate Bill SR718

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/30/26

Caption

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.

Summary

SR 718 is a simple Senate resolution honoring 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 recites the team’s championship victory over South Carolina, notes that it was UCLA’s first women’s basketball national title and second in program history, and highlights the team’s 37–1 season, Big Ten regular-season and tournament titles, and the leadership of Head Coach Cori Close. The resolution also recognizes individual achievements, including Lauren Betts being named the NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, and credits the players, coaches, staff, and managers for their teamwork, dedication, fortitude, and sportsmanship. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk, Coach Cori Close, and Athletic Director Martin Jarmond.

Impact

This resolution does not change state or federal law, create regulatory requirements, or appropriate funds. Its practical effect is ceremonial: it places the Senate’s official recognition on the record and formally communicates congratulations to UCLA leadership and the women’s basketball program. No statutes are amended and no parties are legally obligated by the measure.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is uniformly positive. It was considered and agreed to by unanimous consent, with no recorded opposition or amendment, reflecting broad bipartisan support for honoring a championship team. The language of the resolution is celebratory and focused on athletic achievement, school pride, and sportsmanship.

Contention

There is no notable substantive contention in the available record. Because the measure is a congratulatory resolution, the only possible point of discussion would be the appropriateness of Senate floor time for ceremonial recognition, but no objection, debate, or vote division appears in the bill history provided. The resolution passed without amendment and with a preamble by unanimous consent.