Congratulating the University of Oklahoma baseball team for winning the 2026 Men's College World Series.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (31 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1500 is a commemorative resolution that would have the House of Representatives formally congratulate the University of Oklahoma Sooners baseball team for winning the 2026 Men's College World Series, its third national championship. The resolution cites specific highlights from the season, including the team's championship victory over the University of North Carolina, individual player achievements, and the team's postseason performance. It also recognizes the players, coaches, and staff involved, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare official copies of the resolution for presentation to the university's president, athletic director, and head baseball coach.
This resolution primarily affects the University of Oklahoma community—its athletic program, students, faculty, and alumni—by providing formal congressional recognition of their team's achievement. It does not create legal obligations, allocate funding, or affect the public at large; its effect is symbolic and ceremonial.
The bill was introduced on August 31, 2026, by Rep. Tom Cole and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, where it currently awaits further action. As with most commemorative resolutions, it would need to be considered and passed by the full House to take effect, though such measures are typically noncontroversial and often move through a simplified process rather than extensive committee deliberation.
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Timeline
31 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1500 do?
- H.Res. 1500 is a commemorative resolution that would have the House of Representatives formally congratulate the University of Oklahoma Sooners baseball team for winning the 2026 Men's College World Series, its third national championship. The resolution cites specific highlights from the season, including the team's championship victory over the University of North Carolina, individual player achievements, and the team's postseason performance. It also recognizes the players, coaches, and staff involved, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare official copies of the resolution for presentation to the university's president, athletic director, and head baseball coach. This resolution primarily affects the University of Oklahoma community—its athletic program, students, faculty, and alumni—by providing formal congressional recognition of their team's achievement. It does not create legal obligations, allocate funding, or affect the public at large; its effect is symbolic and ceremonial. The bill was introduced on August 31, 2026, by Rep. Tom Cole and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, where it currently awaits further action. As with most commemorative resolutions, it would need to be considered and passed by the full House to take effect, though such measures are typically noncontroversial and often move through a simplified process rather than extensive committee deliberation.
- Has H.Res. 1500 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1500. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1500?
- H.Res. 1500 was sponsored by Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] (R-OK), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1500?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (31 Aug 2026).
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