A resolution commending and congratulating the Las Vegas Aces professional basketball team on winning the 2025 Women's National Basketball Association championship.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 535

119th Congress

A resolution commending and congratulating the Las Vegas Aces professional basketball team on winning the 2025 Women's National Basketball Association championship.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Dec 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Cortez Masto

D - NV

Cosponsors

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Quick Stats

Policy Area

Sports and Recreation

Summary

This resolution congratulates the Las Vegas Aces on winning the 2025 WNBA championship (their third title after 2022 and 2023). The team started 14-14, then went on a 16-game winning streak. A'ja Wilson became the first player to win MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP in the same season. Coach Becky Hammon won her third title in four seasons.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8533; text: CR S8532)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution congratulates the Las Vegas Aces on winning the 2025 WNBA championship (their third title after 2022 and 2023). The team started 14-14, then went on a 16-game winning streak. A'ja Wilson became the first player to win MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Finals MVP in the same season. Coach Becky Hammon won her third title in four seasons.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Congratulates Las Vegas Aces on 2025 WNBA Championship
Third championship (after 2022 and 2023 back-to-back titles)
Team overcame 14-14 start with franchise-record 16-game winning streak
A'ja Wilson: first to win MVP, DPOY, and Finals MVP in same season
Chelsea Gray: most championships among active WNBA players (4)
Coach Becky Hammon: 3 championships in 4 seasons

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Las Vegas Aces and Nevada receive national recognition. Women's basketball gains congressional visibility. A'ja Wilson's historic achievement is documented. Team ownership's investment in women's sports is acknowledged.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Sports and Recreation

Related Subjects

Congressional tributes

Nevada

Professional sports

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

535, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution commending and congratulating the Las Vegas Aces professional basketball team on winning the 2025 Women's National Basketball Association championship.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-535