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HRES 808119th CongressIn Committee

Congratulating the Las Vegas Aces on winning the 2025 Women's National Basketball Association Finals.

Introduced: Oct 14, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-Nevada)
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This House Resolution (H. Res. 808) expresses the sense of the House of Representatives in congratulating the Las Vegas Aces on winning the 2025 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals. It highlights the Aces’ 4-0 Finals sweep, notes their third championship in four seasons, and acknowledges the team’s perseverance through injuries and adversity. The resolution also enumerates the team’s playoff path (defeating Seattle, Indiana, and Phoenix), honors including players and coaches, and recognizes the organization’s broader contributions to Las Vegas, such as building the league’s first WNBA-specific practice facility. It frames the victory as part of Las Vegas’ emergence as a major sports hub. The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not create policy or authorize spending; it was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Key Points

  • 1The House congratulates the Las Vegas Aces for winning the 2025 WNBA Finals with a 4-0 sweep and marks it as the team’s third championship in four seasons.
  • 2The resolution acknowledges the team’s resilience, including overcoming injuries and adversity during the championship run.
  • 3It notes the Aces’ playoff journey: defeating the Seattle Storm (First Round), Indiana Fever (Semifinals), and Phoenix Mercury (WNBA Finals).
  • 4The resolution recognizes all team members and the leadership team (owners, president, and head coach), highlighting the organization’s sustained excellence.
  • 5It highlights notable achievements related to the Aces, including the construction of the league’s first WNBA-specific practice facility, a 16-game regular-season winning streak, a strong home record, and individual honors such as A’ja Wilson’s MVP award, All-Star appearances, and Olympic participation.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Las Vegas Aces players, coaches, staff, and team management; the team’s fans and supporters.Secondary group/area affected: City of Las Vegas and the state of Nevada, with broader national recognition of the WNBA.Additional impacts: The ceremonial nature of the resolution provides symbolic recognition that can bolster community pride, local media coverage, and the perception of Las Vegas as a leading host for professional sports; no policy changes or funding are enacted by this bill.
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