# What This Bill Does

This is a resolution that honors 15 athletes from Minnesota who competed for Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. It's essentially Congress saying "we recognize and celebrate what you accomplished." The bill names each athlete and highlights their achievements, including gold medals won by swimmer Mallory Weggemann, table tennis player Ian Seidenfeld, and members of the wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball teams, along with silver and bronze medal winners in various sports.

# Who This Affects and What It Means

In practical terms, this resolution doesn't change any laws or provide funding—it's a formal statement of recognition and pride from the House of Representatives. The athletes being honored get official acknowledgment from Congress for their hard work and success representing the country on the world stage. The resolution also acknowledges the extra challenges these athletes faced, including the postponement of the games due to COVID-19 and competing without live audiences to cheer them on.

For everyday people, this bill doesn't directly affect your life or wallet. It's more about what it represents: Congress taking time to recognize the achievements of people with disabilities who competed at the highest levels of international athletics. It sends a message that Paralympic athletes deserve the same respect and celebration as Olympic athletes, and it highlights the determination and skill required to reach that level of competition.

Honoring the Minnesotans competing for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games.

McCollum, Betty

 <p>This resolution honors the example of teamwork, sportsmanship, and merit displayed by the Minnesotans competing on Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games.</p>