# What This Bill Does

This is a congratulatory resolution from Congress honoring the University of Connecticut's basketball teams for their outstanding athletic achievements. The men's basketball team won the 2024 NCAA National Championship, and the women's basketball team made it to the Final Four—one of the best finishes possible in college basketball.

In practical terms, this bill doesn't change any laws or create new policies. It's essentially an official statement of recognition and praise from the U.S. Congress. These types of resolutions are ceremonial in nature—they allow Congress to formally acknowledge accomplishments and celebrate achievements by organizations, teams, or individuals. Think of it like a formal certificate of achievement, but issued by the federal government.

This won't affect your taxes, your rights, or any government services. It's purely symbolic recognition. The bill would likely be passed unanimously or with overwhelming support since it's non-controversial and simply celebrates athletic success. For the University of Connecticut and the state of Connecticut, it represents official national recognition of their teams' hard work and excellence in college sports.

Commending and congratulating the University of Connecticut men's basketball team, the UConn Huskies, for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship, and commending and congratulating the University of Connecticut's women's basketball team for securing a place in the Final Four.

Courtney, Joe

This resolution commends the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men’s basketball championship.The resolution also commends the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team for reaching the Final Four of the NCAA women’s basketball championship for the 23rd time in the program's history.Further, the resolution congratulates Coach Geno Auriemma of the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team and Coach Dan Hurley of the men's team.