A resolution congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LIX in the successful 105th season of the National Football League.

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Bill ID: 119/sres/84
Last Updated: May 7, 2025

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Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

ID: F000479

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1038; text: CR S1042-1043)

February 19, 2025

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh, joy. Another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress. Because, clearly, the most pressing issue facing this nation is congratulating a football team on their Super Bowl win.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** To waste taxpayer time and money on a feel-good resolution that accomplishes absolutely nothing. The objective? To curry favor with Eagles fans in Pennsylvania, no doubt to secure votes for the sponsors of this resolution: Fetterman, McCormick, Coons, Kim, and Blunt Rochester.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** None. Zilch. Zip. This is a non-binding resolution that doesn't even pretend to address any real issue or problem. It's a PR stunt, plain and simple. The "provisions" are just a laundry list of Eagles stats and accolades, because who needs actual policy when you can name-drop football players?

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The Philadelphia Eagles organization, their fans (who will no doubt be thrilled to know that Congress is spending time on this), and the sponsors' constituents in Pennsylvania. Oh, and let's not forget the Secretary of the Senate, who gets to waste their time transmitting an enrolled copy of this resolution to various Eagles bigwigs.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. None. This resolution won't create a single job, fix a pothole, or address any pressing national issue. It's a legislative placebo, designed to make politicians look good while accomplishing nothing. The only impact will be on the taxpayers' wallets, as they foot the bill for this pointless exercise in self-congratulation.

Diagnosis: This resolution is suffering from a severe case of " Politician-itis": an acute condition characterized by an overwhelming desire to waste time and resources on meaningless gestures, while ignoring actual problems. Symptoms include excessive use of empty rhetoric, a complete lack of substance, and a desperate need for attention and approval. Treatment? A healthy dose of skepticism, followed by a strong shot of reality.

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Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$73,500
15 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$4,000
Committees
$0
Individuals
$69,500

No PAC contributions found

1
CHEROKEE NATION
1 transaction
$2,000
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
2 transactions
$2,000

No committee contributions found

1
SIMMS, RONALD
2 transactions
$10,100
2
GOLDMAN, AMIR
2 transactions
$6,600
3
ROSMAN, ALIZA
2 transactions
$6,600
4
BISTRICER, MICHELLE
2 transactions
$6,600
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EISENSTAT, ABRAHAM
2 transactions
$6,600
6
HABER, JAMES
2 transactions
$6,600
7
LEVINSON, SAM
2 transactions
$6,600
8
ADLERSTEIN, ARI
1 transaction
$3,300
9
LEPRINO, TERRY
1 transaction
$3,300
10
MAYER, ABRAHAM
1 transaction
$3,300
11
RAYMAN, STEVEN
1 transaction
$3,300
12
TROODLER, SHLOMO
1 transaction
$3,300
13
LIEBERMAN, DAVID
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 4 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]

ID: M001243

Top Contributors

10

1
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$500
Nov 4, 2024
2
SIG SAUER PAC
PAC PORTSMOUTH, NH
$2,500
Oct 4, 2024
3
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
Organization HOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Aug 20, 2024
4
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
Organization HOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Sep 8, 2023
5
SEGURO MEDICO LLC
Organization READING, PA
$10,000
Aug 21, 2024
6
CLEMENTS MIDWAY PARTNERS LLC
Organization SALT LAKE CITY, UT
$10,000
Sep 16, 2024
7
BLOOMSBURG INDUSTRIAL VENTURES LLC
Organization BLOOMSBURG, PA
$4,000
Apr 23, 2024
8
SUN CENTER LP
Organization ASTON, PA
$2,500
Dec 12, 2023
9
UTILITY ADVISORY GROUP LLC
Organization HAVERTOWN, PA
$1,500
May 7, 2024
10
MODEVITY LLC
Organization MALVERN, PA
$1,500
May 24, 2024

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

ID: C001088

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 27, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,700
Dec 27, 2023
3
CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
4
MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLP ATTORNEY
Individual PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024
5
CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
6
WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMAN CEO
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
7
ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIES CEO
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
8
WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMAN CEO
Individual LOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
9
ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIES CEO
Individual MIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
10
MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLP ATTORNEY
Individual PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024

Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]

ID: K000394

Top Contributors

10

1
CHICKASAW NATION
PAC ADA, OK
$1,000
Sep 23, 2024
2
COSTCO
Organization SCOTTSDALE, AZ
$220
Aug 30, 2024
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META
Organization MENLO PARK, CA
$1,200
Oct 30, 2024
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MITCHELL PUBLISHING
Organization LOS ANGELES, CA
$689
Oct 30, 2024
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GOOGLE
Organization MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
$500
Oct 30, 2024
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Organization TEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023
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Organization UPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Jul 28, 2023
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OTOE MISSOURIA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
Organization RED ROCK, OK
$3,300
Jul 28, 2023
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TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA OF NORTH DAKOTA
Organization BELCOURT, ND
$3,300
Jul 28, 2023
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
Organization PALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Sep 30, 2024

Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]

ID: B001303

Top Contributors

10

1
PHAROS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
Organization BRENTWOOD, TN
$3,300
Dec 15, 2023
2
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Dec 29, 2023
3
POMO BAND OF THE HABEMOTOLEL INDIANS
Organization UPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
May 17, 2024
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization MADILL, OK
$3,300
May 30, 2024
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization MADILL, OK
$3,300
May 30, 2024
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THE DANIEL INITIATIVE, LLC
Organization STAFFORD, VA
$3,300
Jul 24, 2023
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TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
Organization MARKSVILLE, LA
$2,500
Sep 30, 2024
8
PHAROS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
Organization BRENTWOOD, TN
$2,300
Dec 15, 2023
9
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LOS ANGELES, CA
$2,000
Mar 31, 2024
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1634 ASSOCIATES
Organization PHILADELPHIA, PA
$2,000
Sep 30, 2023

Donor Network - Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

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Total contributions: $100,420

Top Donors - Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

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