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A resolution commemorating the accomplishments of Team USA in ice hockey.

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-26
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7
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Gary C. Peters
Gary C. Peters
Democrat · MI · Senator
Votes with party: 57.8% (320 recorded votes)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S712)

2026-02-26

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution honors the achievements of the U.S. ice hockey team, recognizing their accomplishments in competition. It's a ceremonial measure that doesn't create new laws or policies, but rather expresses Congress's appreciation for the athletes and their contributions to American sports.

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Sports and Recreation

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 623 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 623 Commemorating the accomplishments of Team USA in ice hockey. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 26, 2026 Mr. Peters (for himself, Ms. Slotkin, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Booker, Mr. Kim, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Hassan, and Ms. Smith) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Commemorating the accomplishments of Team USA in ice hockey. Whereas the United States had a record number of 232 athletes participating in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026; Whereas the United States Women's Hockey Team defeated Canada to win the gold medal on February 19, 2026; Whereas the United States Women's Hockey Team won their third gold medal since women first competed in ice hockey at the Olympics in 1998; Whereas Megan Keller of Farmington Hills, Michigan, scored the game winning goal in overtime of the gold medal game; Whereas Taylor Heise of Lake City, Minnesota, had an assist on the game winning goal in overtime of the gold medal game; Whereas Caroline Harvey of Salem, New Hampshire, was named the Olympic Most Valuable Player of the women's ice hockey tournament; Whereas Laila Edwards of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, became the first Black woman to win gold with Team USA in women's hockey; Whereas the United States Men's Hockey Team won their first gold medal since the ``Miracle on Ice'' in 1980, exactly 46 years to the day, on February 22, 2026; Whereas goaltender Connor Hellebuyck of Commerce, Michigan, helped lead Team USA to victory with 41 saves; Whereas Jack Hughes of Canton, Michigan, scored the game winning goal in overtime of the gold medal game with assists from Zach Werenski of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, and Connor Hellebuyck of Commerce, Michigan; Whereas the United States Men's Hockey Team paid tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau following the gold medal game in recognition of his contribution to the sport of hockey and the loss his family continues to grieve; Whereas this is the first time that both the United States Women's and Men's Hockey Teams won gold in the same Olympics; Whereas the Olympic and Paralympic games provide an opportunity for people around the world to come together through athletics; and Whereas the accomplishments of Team USA in ice hockey and across sports serve as inspiration to the next generation of athletes: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) applauds the athletes and coaches of the United States Women's and Men's Hockey Teams and the families that support them; (2) honors the accomplishments of Team USA in winning both the women's and men's ice hockey tournaments; and (3) commemorates the value of these historic moments in inspiring young athletes. <all>
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