Congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team on winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Championship.

Bill Number

H.Res. 1165

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Sports and Recreation

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-04-13: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Last Updated

2026-04-21T01:20:05Z

AI-Generated Summary

Summary of H. Res. 1165

Purpose

This House Resolution congratulates the University of Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team on winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men's Basketball Championship. It recognizes the team's achievements, honors contributors, and celebrates the victory for the university and the state of Michigan.

Key Provisions

• Details the team's tournament path, including victories over Howard University, Saint Louis University, University of Alabama, University of Tennessee, University of Arizona, and University of Connecticut (69-63 in the final).
• Notes the team's record 37 wins, first Final Four since 2018, and second national title (first since 1989).
• Acknowledges players (e.g., Ricky Liburd, Trey McKenney), Head Coach Dusty May and staff, and the culture of teamwork.
• Resolved clauses:

1. Congratulates the team as 2026 national champions.
2. Recognizes players, coaches, students, and support staff.
3. Invites the team to the U.S. Capitol to be honored.
4. Directs the House Clerk to provide enrolled copies to University President Domenico Grasso, Athletic Director Warde J. Manuel, and Head Coach Dusty May.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

None. This is a concurrent resolution (non-binding, ceremonial), which does not amend laws, appropriate funds, or require presidential approval.

Potential Impacts

• Symbolic and morale-boosting: Honors the team, university community (students, faculty, alumni, fans), and Michigan residents; first Big Ten men's basketball title since 2000.
• No direct effects on government agencies, budgets, citizens' rights, or international relations.
• May foster bipartisan goodwill, given multi-party sponsors (e.g., Democrats and Republicans from Michigan).

Main Stakeholders Affected

• University of Michigan Wolverines: Team, coaches (led by Dusty May), players, athletic department, president, and director.
• Michigan community: Students, faculty, staff, alumni, fans, and state residents.
• Congress: House members (bipartisan sponsors from Michigan districts), Committee on Education and the Workforce.
• NCAA and Big Ten Conference: Indirect recognition of their tournaments.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• None significant legally or constitutionally: Resolutions like this are routine expressions of Congress's oversight role in recognizing national achievements (no enforcement power).
• Political: Demonstrates cross-party unity (19 sponsors from both parties); reinforces congressional tradition of celebrating sports victories to engage constituents. Referred to committee but unlikely to pass as substantive law.

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Sponsor

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

Cosponsors (16)

Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9], Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7], Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5], Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]

Recent Actions

• 2026-04-13: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
• 2026-04-13: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

• Congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team on winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. — issued 2026-04-13 — PDF (4 pages)