The bill
A resolution congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their victory in Super Bowl LIX in the successful 105th season of the National Football League.
SRES. 84, 119th Congress.
Sponsored by
Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
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The bill
SRES. 84, 119th Congress.
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The money
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Latest Action
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 18, 2025
📍 Current Status
Next: The full Senate will vote on whether to pass the bill.
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5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.
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7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!
(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.
Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
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