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Introduced

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In Committee

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Passed One Chamber

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Passed Both

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Signed into Law

Sponsor

Amy Klobuchar

Democrat · MN · Senator

Votes with party: 80.8% (848 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/K000367

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Cosponsors (22)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.

2026-02-25

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Plain-English Summary

The Senate passed a resolution expressing official support for American athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The resolution is a symbolic show of backing for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams as they prepare for and compete in the international winter sports competition.

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Subjects

Sports and Recreation

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 602 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 602 Supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 5, 2026 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Lee, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Mullin, Mr. King, Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Kim, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Reed, Mr. Rounds, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. Justice, and Mr. Coons) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Whereas, for more than 100 years, the Olympic and Paralympic Movements have-- (1) educated young people through amateur athletics; (2) brought together athletes from many countries in friendly competition; and (3) forged new relationships among athletes bound by friendship, solidarity, and fair play; Whereas the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games will take place in Italy from February 6, 2026, to February 22, 2026, and the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games will take place in Italy from March 6, 2026, to March 15, 2026; Whereas the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams (referred to in this preamble as ``Team USA'') have won 2,077 gold medals, 1,780 silver medals, and 1,657 bronze medals, totaling 5,514 medals, during the past Summer and Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games; Whereas, at the 2026 Olympic Games, over 2,900 athletes from 93 countries will compete in 16 sports disciplines and 116 medal events, and at the 2026 Paralympic Games, 665 athletes from more than 50 countries will compete in 16 sports disciplines and 79 events; Whereas, at the 2026 Olympic Games, Team USA will compete in 16 sports disciplines and 111 contested events; Whereas the United States plans to send 232 athletes to participate in the 2026 Olympic Games, including 115 women and 117 men; Whereas the United States has already qualified at least 36 athletes to participate in the 2026 Paralympic Games, with many more expected to qualify; Whereas the people of the United States stand united in respect, admiration, and pride for the athletes of Team USA and their athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, grace under pressure, goodwill toward other competitors, and commitment to excellence; Whereas the many accomplishments of Team USA would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the many sports organizations, administrators, coaches, and family members who have provided critical support to the athletes; Whereas the United States maintains a commitment to the safety and security of Team USA; Whereas the United States Government is grateful to Italy for hosting the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games; Whereas, upon the conclusion of the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the United States will assume the role of host-country of the next Summer Games and stands ready to support the athletes and organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games and those of the 2034 Utah Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games; and Whereas Team USA exemplifies rigorous competition, fair play, and the pursuit of dreams: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) applauds the athletes and coaches of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams (referred to in this resolution as ``Team USA'') and the families who support them; (2) commends the Government of Italy and the regional and local governments of Italy, including the governments of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, for their…

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efforts to commit tremendous resources to provide a safe and secure environment for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games; (3) supports the athletes of Team USA in competing at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games; and (4) commits to ensuring a safe and secure environment for the fans attending and athletes competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games, at events in both Los Angeles and Oklahoma City, and in the 2034 Utah Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. <all>

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A resolution supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.