# What This Bill Actually Does

This is a congratulatory resolution from Congress honoring the Florida Panthers for winning the 2024 Stanley Cup championship—their first ever. That's it. This isn't a law that changes anything or affects your daily life. It's essentially Congress saying "great job" to a sports team.

The resolution celebrates the Panthers' achievement of defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 24, 2024. It acknowledges the team's path to victory, naming all 29 players on the roster, the coaching staff, and the front office. It also highlights some of the team's accomplishments along the way, like finishing first in the Atlantic Division during the regular season and having players like Aleksander Barkov win individual awards.

The resolution also gives a shout-out to the Panthers organization's community work over the past 30 years, mentioning their foundation's efforts in youth hockey, health and education programs, veterans' support, and wildlife conservation for the endangered Florida panther. It even includes a playful reference to the team's fans and their "rat-infested" home arena—a reference to the team's celebration tradition.

In practical terms, this resolution has no legal effect and doesn't change any policies or laws. It's a symbolic gesture of recognition from the federal government. Congress passes these types of congratulatory resolutions regularly for sports teams, military units, and other groups that achieve notable accomplishments. It's a way for elected officials to celebrate their constituents' achievements and show support for their communities.

Congratulating the Florida Panthers for winning the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, the team's first-ever Stanley Cup championship.

Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila

<p>This resolution congratulates the 2024 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers.</p>