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Recognizes and celebrates the Montana State University Bobcats football team's 2026 season accomplishments, including winning the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision national championship on January 5, 2026, by defeating Illinois State 35–34 in overtime. The resolution highlights the team's Big Sky Conference title, a 14-game winning streak, wins over in-state rival the University of Montana in both the regular season and postseason, five All-Americans, notable individual performances, special teams plays, and institutional and community support. The text is purely commemorative and does not create legal obligations, funding, or policy changes.
The resolution gives Montana State University and its community symbolic national recognition and modest publicity benefits, but it delivers no policy or funding changes and uses some legislative time that could have addressed other priorities.
Montana State University students, alumni, and fans receive national recognition that boosts school pride and community morale.
Montana State University's athletic program and university gain positive publicity that may aid recruiting, donations, and future event attendance.
Named student‑athletes and staff receive formal congressional acknowledgment of their athletic and academic achievements.
Most Americans receive no tangible benefits because the resolution is symbolic and does not change policy, funding, or services.
Taxpayers bear the small opportunity cost of legislative time and resources spent on a commemorative resolution instead of policy issues.
Introduced January 27, 2026 by Steve Daines · Last progress January 27, 2026