# What This Bill Actually Does

This is a congratulatory resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives celebrating North Dakota State University's football team for winning the 2024 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision title. On January 6, 2025, the NDSU Bison defeated Montana State University 35-32 in the championship game held in Frisco, Texas. The resolution officially recognizes this achievement and praises everyone involved in making it happen.

The bill highlights just how dominant NDSU's football program has become. The Bison have now won 19 national football championships overall, and they've captured 10 of the last 14 titles in their division since 2011. The resolution also notes their impressive track record—186 wins against only 21 losses since 2011, including a remarkable 39-game winning streak from 2017 to 2021. It specifically commends head coach Tim Polasek for winning a championship in his first year leading the team, as well as the university's president and athletic director for creating a culture that supports both academic and athletic excellence.

In practical terms, this resolution doesn't change any laws or allocate any money—it's purely symbolic. Its main purpose is to give official recognition and honor to the team's accomplishment on behalf of the entire House of Representatives. It also acknowledges the fans and supporters of NDSU who traveled to Texas for the game and have backed the program throughout its successful run. For North Dakota residents and NDSU alumni, it's essentially Congress saying "we see your achievement and we're proud of it."

Congratulating the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Fedorchak, Julie

<p>This resolution congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.</p>