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Congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team on winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Championship.

Recognition of University of Michigan Men's Basketball Championship

This resolution is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It was recently introduced and is waiting for the committee to take further action. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Very likely to pass

Commemorative resolutions like this are standard practice for championship teams and almost always pass with unanimous support.

Key Points

  • This resolution officially recognizes the University of Michigan Wolverines for winning the 2026 college basketball national championship. The team defeated the University of Connecticut with a score of 69 to 63 to earn the title.
  • The win is a major milestone because it is the first national championship for the Michigan men's basketball program since 1989. It is also the first time a team from the Big Ten conference has won the tournament since the year 2000.
  • The resolution honors the players, Head Coach Dusty May, and the coaching staff for their hard work and teamwork. It also invites the team to visit the U.S. Capitol to be celebrated for their record breaking season of 37 wins.

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Milestones

1 milestone2 actions
Apr 13, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Apr 13, 2026

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team on winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Championship.

Bill NumberHRES 1165
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Cosponsors

(15)
D: 9R: 6

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