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Ice Hockey: Senate Honors Team USA Gold Medals

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  • This resolution officially recognizes the historic success of the United States hockey teams at the 2026 Winter Olympics. It celebrates both the men's and women's teams for winning gold medals in the same year for the first time ever.
  • The women's team is honored for defeating Canada on February 19, 2026, to win their third gold medal. The resolution highlights specific players for their game-winning goals and notes that the team included the first Black woman to win a hockey gold for the U.S.
  • The men's team is recognized for winning their first gold medal in 46 years, their first since the famous 1980 'Miracle on Ice.' Their victory on February 22, 2026, included a thrilling overtime goal and 41 saves by the goalie to secure the win.
  • The resolution also honors the memory of the late hockey player Johnny Gaudreau. It states that these athletic achievements serve as an inspiration to the next generation of American athletes and help bring people together through sports.

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Feb 26, 2026Senate

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

Feb 26, 2026

Submitted in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberSRES 623
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S712)

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